Strategic Planning
Strategic planning is a vital, continuous commitment that contributes to the success of South Mountain Community College. The strategic plan forms the basis for all activities undertaken by the college in pursuit of its mission; and prioritizes and assigns the resources needed to implement them.
Our Strategic Plan includes strategic directions, institutional priorities, goals and objectives for a three-year cycle. The strategic planning model is influenced by the college’s long-term and operational planning, as well as internal initiatives and external trends impacting the college.
The existing strategic plan is being revised to ensure alignment with the recently adopted Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board Outcomes. The revision process will include a series of strategic conversations with staff, students, and the community that focus on college strengths, future trends, existing resources and innovative ways to respond to the changing needs of the community we serve. The revised plan will be finalized in January 2012.
Dr. Shari L. Olson
President
Vision:
South Mountain Community College educates minds, transforms lives, touches hearts, and builds community.
Mission:
South Mountain Community College provides quality higher education for our diverse community. We create a caring teaching and learning environment that fosters student development and supports productive citizenship in an increasingly global and technological society.
Our purpose is to meet these needs by offering:
- General education courses
- Transfer programs
- Occupational education and career development
- Continuing education
- Developmental studies and English as a second language
- Cultural, civic, and social events
- Academic support and student services
Strategic Plan: