Southwestern Community College celebrates 60 years of operation in 2026. Southwestern remains committed to providing students and community members with opportunities to gain skills and knowledge for workforce preparation, transfer achievement, and lifelong learning. The development of the FY2026-29 strategic plan reaffirms this commitment.
The process of developing the 2026-29 strategic plan began in July 2024 with the board of directors’ review of the College’s Purpose Statement. With the board-approved Purpose Statement in mind, work began in August 2024 with a college-wide workshop to identify internal and external challenges and opportunities and conduct a thorough review of demographic changes across the region. From there, a cross-institutional committee of college representatives came together to review all of this information in order to develop a strategic plan that will guide the work of the college for the next four years. Five key initiatives emerged with actionable plans. Input was solicited from employees, students, and external constituents. The board of directors approved the plan in July 2025, and the final plan offers a simplified approach to fulfilling the College’s purpose/mission, vision, and core values while continuing to keep a clear focus on student learning and success.
Purpose Statement
Southwestern Community College provides students and community members with opportunities to gain skills and knowledge for successful employment, higher education achievement, and lifelong learning.
Initiatives:
- Our Students
- Our People
- Our Campus
- Our Community
- Our Dedication
Strategic Plan Accomplishment Reporting Form
FY 2016-20 Strategic Plan Accomplishments Report
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