Source: SDCCD Master Plan

SDCCD Policy 0001
Updated May 2000





                                                  

SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 DISTRICT GOVERNANCE

EDUCATIONAL MASTER PLAN

Principles and Priorities




The following principles and priorities were adopted in May 2000 by the Board of Trustees, updating the
Educational Master Plan for 2000-2005.

                 COMMUNITY: The SDCCD will be a recognized leader in the educational, economic and social life of the community.
                 
                 Priorities are to:

                      Strengthen interaction within the community through academic and cultural activities

                      Develop and promote partnerships, programs, activities and services that enhance workforce
                      preparation and economic development.

                      Promote and provide opportunities for service learning.

                      Establish open dialogues with community members and business leaders. 

                      Create partnerships with local elementary, secondary and other postsecondary educational
                      institutions.


                 GATEWAY TO LEARNING: The SDCCD will institute outreach and recruitment activities to identify and meet the
                 needs of learners from the San Diego and global communities. Priorities are to:

                      Attract students from backgrounds that mirror the
                      diversity and heritages of the San Diego community. 

                      Enhance our image and visibility as a quality
                      educational, training and learning institution. 

                      Align educational programs and services regularly to
                      meet the changing learning needs of the communities we serve. 

                      Foster a commitment to global education
                      opportunities for students and staff. 


                 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: The SDCCD will focus its programs and activities on creating a positive learning
                 environment both inside and outside the classroom.

                 Priorities are to: 

                      Provide students with the skills that enable learning. 

                      Promote a positive, embracing climate for academic achievement. 

                      Foster organizational relationships and practices to transform our colleges and centers into learning
                      communities. 

                      Develop and maintain accessible physical environments that are functional, efficient, safe and
                      supportive of student learning. 

                      Advance the use of technology in teaching and learning. 


                 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: The SDCCD's programs and services will be responsive to the changing needs of
                 students and the community.

                 Priorities are to: 

                      Create and maintain a systematic process to assess needs and plan for change.
 
                      Provide and promote current technologies and programs. 

                      Provide flexible scheduling and alternate delivery systems to meet student needs. 

                      Establish proactive methods of student outreach and support. 


                 CAMPUS CLIMATE: The SDCCD will focus on practices which foster a welcoming and accommodating campus
                 environment. 

                 Priorities are to: 

                      Promote values which encourage student retention and success.
 
                      Recognize and accommodate diverse learning styles.
 
                      Engage students in the learning process and co-curricular activities. 

                      Strengthen programs that assist in overcoming obstacles to their success. 

                      Create environments that engender a sense of pride, belonging and space. 

                      Actively encourage campus dialogues. 


                 PROFESSIONALISM: The SDCCD will establish an institutional community that embraces diversity,
                 professional growth, and campus and community involvement. 

                 Priorities are to: 

                      Encourage active participation in professional organizations. 

                      Provide opportunities for professional and career growth. 

                      Provide opportunities to learn and incorporate technology in the learning process. 

                      Enhance dialogues among programs, colleges and district offices. 

                      Foster an environment of mutual respect among students, faculty, staff and administration. 


                 INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: The SDCCD will be committed to institutional effectiveness and will be
                 accountable for student learning and success. Priorities are to: 

                      Ensure programmatic decisions about effectiveness are based upon empirical data of student outcomes
                      and success. 

                      Commit to a systematic process for program review. 

                      Establish and commit to a collaborative process to prioritize and plan for the development, rehabilitation
                      and maintenance of campus facilities. 

                      Promote effective planning, enrollment management, budget development and communications through
                      shared governance. 

SUPERSEDES: 
Policy 000l, 2/24/77

These pages were updated 19 February 2002

Compare with SDCCD Educational Master Plan (Previous revision, November 10, 1980)

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