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Jul 27, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Strategic Plan
This document outlines the institution's intense focus on developing a new, integrated strategic plan. The core objective is to unify diverse planning processes, including academic, enrollment management, and facilities plans, to ensure all efforts across the college community align with shared priorities. Key initiatives involve modernizing facilities for enhanced learning environments, promoting professional growth for faculty and staff, linking budget allocations to strategic goals, and continually improving student success and satisfaction. The institution is proactively addressing future trends in higher education, engaging in critical discussions about programs and processes, and leveraging partnerships like the Aspen Institute's Unlocking Opportunity Network to prepare students for high-opportunity pathways, thereby contributing to the community and workforce.
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This document discusses Chandler-Gilbert Community College's ongoing initiative to develop and integrate a new strategic plan. Key priorities include aligning all planning processes (academic, enrollment management, facilities) and institutional efforts for a unified direction, ensuring all work contributes to college goals, and preparing for future growth through modern facilities and responsive IT infrastructure. The plan also focuses on fostering professional development, linking budget allocation to strategic objectives, improving quality for student success, and adapting to higher education trends to enhance student outcomes and community impact.
Jan 26, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Maricopa Community Colleges Goals
This initiative outlines goals for advancing Artificial Intelligence capabilities within Arizona by developing comprehensive educational programs. Key priorities include establishing the nation's first certificate, associate's, and bachelor's degrees in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, fostered through a strategic partnership with Intel. The program aims to provide students with practical, industry-relevant skills using state-of-the-art facilities, share best practices with other educational institutions, and promote responsible and inclusive AI development across the state, ultimately shaping the future of AI in the region.
Dec 19, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Chandler Gilbert Community College Nursing Pinning Ceremony
The event celebrated the graduation of the 36th nursing cohort and marked the 20th anniversary of the Chandler Gilbert Community College nursing program, which has graduated 1100 nurse candidates in total. The ceremony included recognition of graduates' significant investment in structured learning (classroom, lab, clinical/simulation hours) and independent study. Key acknowledgments were made to faculty, clinical partners, administration, and staff, including a senior administrative assistant who prepared many pinning ceremonies. The event also recognized supporting entities such as the Vice Mayor of Gandler, military service members, veterans, and currently practicing nurses. Specific segments included inducting outstanding students into the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society, recognizing members of the Student Nurses in Action (SNI) club for their community service projects (including fundraising for pins and toy drives), honoring student mentors, and presenting the peer-voted Florence Nightingale Award to Kinsey Bossy Luke.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
