Northwestern Connecticut Community College Strategic Goals 2021-2023
The 2021-2023 Strategic Goals for Northwestern Connecticut Community College focus on three key areas: Academic Planning and Assessment, Student Access, Success and Equity, and Community Engagement. Academic priorities include improving program quality and relevance, utilizing data to enhance teaching and learning, and strengthening partnerships with local communities and transfer institutions. Student success initiatives aim to create an inclusive campus culture, improve first-year retention rates, implement Guided Pathways advising, and address the unique needs of rural students. Community engagement efforts emphasize building partnerships with businesses, government, and the arts, fostering a culture of community involvement, promoting experiential learning, and encouraging grant activity to support academic programs.