Patrick Adkinson

The 2020-2025 Strategic Plan for Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (LBW) aims to fulfill its mission of providing high-quality education, training, and cultural enrichment. The plan's development involved a year-long process including environmental scans, review of mission and vision statements, creation of a values statement, and development of new goals and objectives. Key areas of focus include program refinement and expansion, updated institutional technology, a renewed focus on student success, stronger marketing and communication, and enhanced partnerships. The plan emphasizes accessibility, community, diversity, excellence, and success. Outcomes are expected to better serve the community and meet the changing needs of stakeholders, strengthening communities and helping students meet their educational goals.

The 2014-2019 Strategic Plan for Lurleen B. Wallace Community College focuses on eight key goals: developing a culture of performance excellence, utilizing strategic resource management, maintaining and updating college facilities, expanding external funding, partnering with educational, governmental, and business institutions, providing quality instruction, empowering students to succeed, and communicating information about the college's programs and services. The plan addresses various aspects of the college's operations, including infrastructure improvements, financial stability, program development aligned with workforce needs, student success initiatives, and community engagement. Outcomes include enhanced facilities, increased funding, strengthened partnerships, improved student outcomes (retention, completion, employment), and a stronger college reputation.