Glendale Community College

This document outlines recommendations for the reorganization efforts within Academic Affairs for the 2024-2025 period. It aims to optimize resources, foster a culturally relevant learning environment with innovative curricula, and rebuild institutional capacity for growth and student success, aligning with the college's broader 'Elevate 2028' strategic plan. The framework is guided by principles focusing on student-centric approaches, collaboration, curricular alignment, equity, and agility to respond to a decade of significant change and declining headcount.

The Glendale Community College Plan outlines the framework for shared governance and decision-making between faculty and administration to foster a collegial working environment and effective communication, ultimately supporting student success. Key areas addressed include college organization, resource planning, faculty staffing, roles and responsibilities of faculty chairs, assessment and accreditation, and processes for modifying departments and the plan itself.

This document outlines a guiding framework and recommendations for the reorganization of Academic Affairs. It aims to foster a culturally relevant learning environment with innovative curricula, optimize resources through efficiency, alignment, and flexibility, and promote faculty collaboration. The framework is student-centric, collaborative, strengthens curricular alignment, and builds institutional capacity, with the ultimate goal of positioning the college for growth and enhanced student services.

The document outlines the guiding principles and values of Maricopa faculty, emphasizing respect for learners and evidence-based instructional practices. It focuses on creating deep, integrative learning experiences, fostering collegiality and collaboration, valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion, contributing to a sense of community, promoting professional learning, and demonstrating passion, dedication, creativity, and innovation in teaching.

The College SEM Plan for Glendale Community Colleges (GCC) outlines strategies, goals, activities, and milestones to enhance strategic enrollment management. The plan focuses on streamlining the student experience, optimizing student success by removing barriers, and fostering a community of belonging. Key outcomes include increasing new student enrollment, improving student retention rates, boosting certificate and degree completion, and providing comprehensive basic needs support. The plan also emphasizes proactive graduation campaigns and support for students in their transition and pathway completion, with a commitment to creating a more inclusive and supportive environment.