THE PLANNING PROCESS at Monroe County Community College is a campus-wide initiative that facilitates the greatest level of input by all constituencies. The 2005-2008 plan represents a collaborative effort by the faculty and staff to identify the key themes and objectives that will drive the institution over the next three years.

This printed plan outlines the major planning themes of the College and is subject to review and revision through the College’s institutional planning process each year. It assists the College in future decision making and helps to set new direction for the institution.

Questions about the Institutional Plan should be directed to the Office of the President at Monroe County Community College.

Mission Statement
Monroe County Community College was established to provide a variety of higher education opportunities for the residents of Monroe County. The College mission is to provide:

programs for students planning to transfer to four-year institutions

programs for students seeking an associate's degree or certificate in an occupational area

general education courses/experiences integrated throughout the curriculum

training and retraining for business and industry

a complement of student support services

other activities to meet the lifelong educational and employment needs of its students

Promote and enhance the availability and use of alternative learning methods and instructional technology.

Explore additional training and professional development programs and activities.

Strengthen the learning and teaching environment including facilities.

Participate in a collaborative approach to improving curricular programs and support services for all audiences.

Enhance student learning through a process of defining, measuring and assessing student outcomes.

Cultivate Community Awareness, Support and Ownership

Encourage community service and volunteerism.

Support a campus environment for students, staff, and the community that ensures intellectual curiosity and open discussion.

Implement MCCC's Brand Management Strategy in all communications.

Pursue opportunities for cultivating participation in cultural, civic, and personal enrichment activities.

Promote the College's vision for the future.

Value and Enhance Accountability in All College Operations

Maintain compliance with regulatory and governmental agencies.

Establish a systematic institutional effectiveness process.

Create an environment that promotes and encourages ethical behavior in all College operations.

Increase Resource Development

Support The Foundation in both financial and constituency development endeavors for furthering the growth of student success and the College mission.

Enhance resource development activities through the implementation of an aggressive grants program.

Pursue open and ongoing dialogue with government representatives to increase legislative awareness and support of College initiatives and positions.

Promote Student Access to Higher Education

Implement information systems technologies to improve access for students.

Identify and eliminate barriers that hinder student enrollment.

Explore alternative scheduling and learning sites in response to student needs.

Expand scholarship and financial aid resources for qualified students.

Provide programs, activities and opportunities to meet the educational needs of all student populations.

Expand Partnerships with Business and Industry, Other Institutions and Organizations

Initiate additional collaborative arrangements with local school districts and other institutions of higher education in pursuit of increased educational opportunities.

Provide training opportunities to meet the workplace needs of local business and industry.

Explore the establishment of a student internship/cooperative program.

Continue to expand working relationships with training providers and business and professional associations to expand professional development programs.

Promote the services and resources of the College by co-sponsoring economic development programs with public and private organizations.

Cultivate pride and involvement among all College alumni.

Planning at the College progresses through all avenues of the governance structure. The planning process includes the Board, President, Vice Presidents, standing and ad hoc committees, as well as the areas and divisions. This multiplicity of avenues maximizes the opportunity for staff participation in the planning process.

The Institutional Plan itself supports the Mission Statement of the institution and provides an indication of future direction. Although the document is printed every three years, addenda may be included whenever appropriate.

The printed Institutional Plan contains items developed through a 1-3 year planning cycle. The goals and objectives developed through this process support the Mission Statement. This planning correlates with the budget development cycle for the College and follows a regular calendar.

The President may initiate specific planning whenever appropriate. Presidential action, as it relates to planning, may include interaction with the Board of Trustees, the President's Cabinet, or with any other group or individual affiliated with the topic. Planning which originates in the Office of the President is typically supported by research, reports, or the public environment as it relates to the institution. The outcome of this type of planning may be assigned to a specific department or office for implementation and should be referred to the IPCC for discussion purposes. Planning of this nature is unlimited in scope.