| Vision, Mission and Goals |  |
Vision:
A dynamic partner… enriching your future through learning.
Mission:
Central Arizona College provides a vibrant environment centered on learning and learner success.
Our diverse college community values the power of innovation, continuous quality improvement and the contribution of the individual.
Our commitment is to act as a catalyst for economic and cultural vibrancy and to inspire individuals to pursue their unique goals.
Strategic Goals:
Create a Dynamic Environment for Learner Success
- Promote, manage and support a culture to help students learn and develop.
- Promote and support an environment of mutual respect and diversity.
- Develop and manage flexible course and program offerings.
- Develop and support quality educational programs.
- Provide flexible and accurate student and support services from recruitment through the transition of college transfer, career advisement and/or the achievement of individual goals.
- Collect data and use that information to strengthen educational programs and institutional planning.
Maintain a Culture Supporting Employee Success
- Provide employees with ongoing training and professional development.
- Promote decision making and accountability by college employees at all levels.
- Support continuous improvement and entrepreneurship.
- Promote and support a culture of mutual respect and diversity.
- Empower and celebrate collaborative and individual contributions, goals and aspirations.
Advance Community Relations and Partnerships
- Develop and sustain collaborative partnerships that enhance workforce and economic development in Pinal County.
- Provide cultural and civic activities and experiences.
- Engage in efforts to enhance Pinal County communities.
- Enhance life-long learning opportunities for the internal and external college community.
- Promote and encourage partnerships that support education.
Strengthen Effective Communication throughout the Internal and External College Community
- Manage and support communications to promote effectiveness, responsibility, mutual respect at all levels.
- Integrate effective communication into planning, decision making and processes for improvement.
- Provide accessible, timely, accurate and appropriate information related to learning, services and the college.
- Use various communication sources to effectively report CAC achievements, accomplishments and progress to stakeholders.
Maximize Fiscal and Physical Resources
- Collect, analyze, and utilize data for planning and decision making.
- Provide and maintain quality facilities that support a learning environment.
- Optimize facilities, resources and personnel to address the needs and expectations of students and community.
- Sustain an environment conducive to change as a result of continuous improvement.
- Maintain and fund an infrastructure to address the technological changes in education and workforce.
- Monitor and adjust funding to address student, community and institutional needs and expectations.