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Columbia College Goals

This page is devoted to the 10 College Goals Identified in the Columbia College Educational Master Plan.

Columbia College Goals

Columbia College has 10 College Goals that are outlined in the Educational Master Plan. These mission-based goals are central to college planning, in that all resource allocations are brought forward as Unit Plan projects that are directly linked to one or more of these goals. This keeps college planning and resource allocation focused on Mission-based activities.  The College Goals also align with the YCCD Strategic Plan.

Goal 1 - Student Success

Columbia College is the first choice for our community residents and is recognized for its flexible, superior services that promote student success by providing access to learning in an accommodating and responsive environment.

Goal  2 - Educational Programs and Services

Columbia College provides comprehensive, exemplary educational programs and services which respond to the individual learning needs of its students and the collective economic and cultural needs of its diverse communities.
Goal  3 - Campus Climate

Columbia College is dedicated to tolerance and mutual respect that is reflected in its inclusiveness of all students and staff, high morale, teamwork, and representative governance.
Goal  4 - Quality Staff

Columbia College provides a positive work environment that is successful in attracting and retaining highly professional and diverse staff.

Goal 5 - Technology

Columbia College uses state of the art technology and technological support to provide students with innovative instruction and staff with high quality training and an efficient work environment.

Goal 6 - Community Leadership

Columbia College promotes civic responsibility and involvement of its students and staff, contributes to the cultural and social vitality of its service area, and provides leadership to its communities.

Goal 7 - Partnerships

Columbia College seeks and nurtures partnerships with educational, governmental, business, industry, and non-profit agencies to the benefit of our students and our communities.

Goal 8 - Institutional Effectiveness

Columbia College uses its participatory environment to integrate needs assessment, program review, systematic planning, and outcomes measurement that lead to an effective institution.

Goal 9 - Facilities

Columbia College is committed to the development and maintenance of functional, accessible and safe facilities and grounds that are aesthetically pleasing and in harmony with the environment.

Goal 10 - Fiscal Resources

Columbia College optimizes its resources through creative and prudent fiscal management providing a stable, flexible funding base.