Strategic Plan 2007 - 2009
Mission
FCC, as a learning college, prepares individuals to meet the challenges of a diverse, global society through quality, accessible, innovative, lifelong learning. We are a student-centered, community-focused college. FCC offers courses, degrees, certificates, and programs for workforce preparation, transfer, and personal enrichment. Through these offerings, FCC enhances the quality of life and economic vitality of our region.Vision
FCC is a premier student-centered learning college where students, faculty, and staff work together for student success.Values
Learning
Lifelong acquisition of knowledge and skills.
Innovation
Creative thinking and approaches that enhance
learning and support continuous improvement.
Diversity
Visible and invisible human differences that
affect the success of students, staff, and members
of the community.
Excellence
Upholding high academic standards by providing
a quality educational environment.
Community
Encouraging the engagement of all internal and
external stakeholders through communication
and collaboration.
Integrity
Fair and ethical standards in all policies,
procedures, and practices.
Goal 1 Enhance student learning.
College-wide Objective 1:
College-wide
Objective 2:
Efforts to promote academic success, retention,
and outcomes assessment are effective and well
coordinated.
College-wide Objective 3:
Credit and CE/CT courses and programs
have appropriate student learning outcomes,
assessment activities, and institutional support
for students and employees.
Goal 2 Foster an inclusive climate that values and promotes diversity.
College-wide Objective 4:The College demonstrates a culture of inclusion that respects and appreciates the human condition.
College-wide Objective 5:
Maintain institutional vitality in an increasingly diverse society by improving the representation of employees of color in faculty, administrative, and support staff positions.
Goal 3 Enhance employee work life to promote learning.
College-wide Objective 6:
Employee renewal, retention, and replacement
plan meets the projected demand for new
employees over the next five to ten years.
College-wide Objective 7:
The Employee Development Program is
comprehensive, accessible, and responsive
to individual development plans, mandatory
training requirements, and short- and long-term
organizational needs.
College-wide Objective 8:
Compensation is appropriate and promotes a
climate where employees are rewarded and
recognized for their contributions.
Goal 4 Ensure the College system and practices support learning.
College-wide Objective 9:
Institutional improvement is facilitated by strategic use of assessment data.
College-wide Objective 10:
Streamlined policies and procedures are disseminated and consistent at college and unit levels.
College-wide Objective 11:
Unit level planning is effective at all levels of the organization and integrated with the Strategic Plan.
Goal 5 Sustain and improve the College's enrollment, facilities, linkages with the community, technology, and financial viability.
College-wide Objective 12:
Credit and CE/CT enrollment reflect growth that
ensures quality and serves the community.
College-wide Objective 13:
High quality facilities and innovative
technologies are evident across the entire
campus and in all areas.
College-wide Objective 14:
Public and private funding are effectively
balanced to strengthen and maintain a quality
learning environment.
Frederick Community College Board of Trustees
Timothy J. Wesolek, Chair; Samie L. Conyers, Vice Chair; Nick Diaz; George H. Littrell III; Peter H. Michael; Brad W. Young; Doris J. White
