A seven-phase development process brought together TCC students, alumni, employees and community partners to create a strategic plan that will take us into 2030 and beyond. Among other things, it included a scan of enrollment, retention and graduation trends; a benchmark of comparable colleges; a review of our mission, vision and core values; and multiple opportunities for stakeholders to share their thoughts on our strengths, challenges and aspirations.
Phase 1: Project Initiation
- Review project objectives, expectations and roles/responsibilities
- Collect and review data, reports and strategic documents
- Communicate with TCC stakeholders
Phase 2: Environmental Scan
- Review TCC’s historical and projected budget and expenses
- Benchmark comparable higher education institutions
- Collect and analyze data on service area
Phase 3: Mission, Vision, Values Revisions
- Facilitate visioning session with Board of Trustees
- Seek input from stakeholders
- Compile and summarize results
Phase 4: Community Engagement Feedback
- Communicate with TCC stakeholders
- Facilitate interviews and focus groups
- Conduct web survey questionnaire
Phase 5: Future Envisioning
- Analyze student, employee and community responses and environmental data
- Facilitate Future Envisioning workshop
- Prepare report on findings
Phase 6: Final Strategic Plan and Presentation
- Create comprehensive strategic plan report
- Key stakeholders provide feedback
- Prepare final report and supporting materials
Phase 7: Implementation and Assessment Plan*
- Develop implementation schedule
- Determine metrics, key performance indicators and assessments
- Share implementation and assessment plan
*Phase 7 began fall 2024 and is an ongoing process
