Nikkei Cardenas

The strategic plan is centered around providing high-quality, affordable education and training to improve students' lives and stimulate economic vitality in the communities served. Key areas of focus include ensuring affordable access for students, sustaining quality programs and services, cultivating connections that support community well-being, expanding to meet new student and community needs, and raising awareness through marketing and promotion. The plan emphasizes values such as excellence, diversity, collaboration, flexibility, optimism, and respect to create a supportive and effective learning environment.

The 2017-2020 Strategic Plan for the State Center Community College District (SCCCD) focuses on empowering educational excellence to transform the Central Valley region. Three overarching goals guide the plan: excellence in education, institutional effectiveness, and leadership in higher education and community collaboration. These goals are supported by core values of collaboration, integrity, innovation, inclusivity, and stewardship. The plan emphasizes data-informed continuous quality improvement, expanding partnerships, and aligning programs with regional workforce needs. Specific initiatives include career technical education (CTE) programs in advanced manufacturing, agriculture, business, and health science, and addressing the needs of a diverse student population with varying levels of educational preparedness. The plan includes strategies for ongoing tracking, assessment, and adjustments to respond to environmental changes and assessment results.