Paula Halvorsen

This strategic plan outlines four overarching themes and associated Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) to guide the institution over the next five years. The plan aims to foster a mission-driven workplace culture by improving employee retention and engagement, increase student success by enhancing retention and completion rates while reducing equity gaps, strengthen community ties through aligning academic programming with local workforce needs and increasing partnerships, and develop a robust growth plan focusing on enrollment and diverse revenue streams, with an objective to become a minority-serving institution.

The Affirmative Action Plan for Riverland Community College outlines the college's commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. It includes affirmative action goals, timetables, and hiring and retention methods. The plan addresses underutilization of protected groups in various job categories, communication strategies, job category analysis, and methods for auditing and evaluating program success. It also includes policies, procedures, and notices related to equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and access for individuals with disabilities.

Riverland's 2020-2025 strategic framework supports the college's purpose and priorities, introducing positive change to meet global challenges. It prioritizes students, aims to close the opportunity gap aligning with Minnesota State Equity 2030, and focuses on People, Program, Resources, and Outreach as foundational pillars. The plan emphasizes agility in response to emerging career goals and the need for enhanced technology and learning approaches.

The Riverland Community College strategic plan for 2025-2030 focuses on transforming lives through service, education, and career training. The plan is structured around four themes: fostering a mission-driven workplace culture, increasing student success, strengthening community ties, and developing a robust growth plan. Key goals include improving student retention, increasing industry partnerships, and expanding revenue sources outside of tuition and state appropriations. The plan emphasizes equity and is designed to guide decision-making and resource allocation over the next five years.

Riverland Community College's 2020-2025 strategic plan focuses on four critical themes: acquiring and retaining high-impact talent; strengthening partnerships; achieving high academic outcomes and eliminating disparities; and leveraging technology and data for improved performance. The plan outlines objectives and goals across four areas: Program (enhancing academic programs, student services, and partnerships to close equity gaps); People (fostering a culture of service, collaboration, innovation, and respect, and increasing employee diversity); Resources (developing a comprehensive funding plan, aligning the budget with data-driven decisions, and investing in campus facilities and technology); and Outreach (developing marketable programming, expanding outreach to potential students, and improving brand awareness). The overarching vision is to provide every student with the best opportunity to achieve academic and career goals, aligning with the Minnesota State Equity 2030 Vision to eliminate educational equity gaps.