Institution's Mission & Commitment to Public Good

The institution's clear and articulated mission guides its operations, showing a commitment to the public good through training, service-learning, stakeholder engagement, and diverse learning opportunities for constituents. Strategic planning, shared governance, and partnerships with various sectors contribute to fulfilling the mission and vision.

• Institution
• Mission
• Public Good
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Planning

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1. CRITERIA 1: MISSION The institution s mission is clear and articulated publicly; it guides the institution s operations.

2. CORE COMPONENT 1.A The institution s mission is clear and articulated publicly; it guides the Institution s operations.

3. TALKING POINTS AND INFORMATION How the mission was developed. Strategic Planning Committee (2014-2015) Board Approved The mission is the foundation, and the vision shows the direction and how we get there. Shared Governance Review the mission and vision Contributions to the new Strategic Plan

4. INFORMATION PROVIDED TO HLC Student-first philosophy Education in and outside the classroom Meeting the needs of internal and external stakeholder Over 45 programs Variations in offerings Modality Certificates, diploma s, degree s, and transfer credit

5. CONTINUED.. Diverse population despite decreased populations Enrollment state, national, international Majority is Area V our 9-county region Service Learning Curricular, extra-curricular, and co-curricular Non-Credit learning opportunities Internal and External Stakeholders Publication of the mission and vision

6. CRITERIA 1.B: MISSION SHOWS COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC GOOD Known presence Provide training Service-learning Accessible and Affordable Stakeholders' opinions Shared governance councils Advisory committees

7. CONTINUED. Accessible to constituents Modality Day and evening Centers Career Academies Corrections On-site training Virtual learning High School Partnerships

8. CONTINUED Work with business and industry (specific needs) Economic development Members on Economic Development, Community Development, Main Street, and Chamber Boards. Career Navigators (credit and non-credit) Offer flexibility in learning Online services during COVID

9. 1.C: INSTITUTION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN A DIVERSE, MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY AND GLOBALLY-CONNECTED WORLD, AS APPROPRIATE WITHIN THE MISSION AND CONSTITUENTS IT SERVES College philosophy developing citizens capabilities Flexible program to satisfy needs of the community and the individual educational environment: pre-professional courses, improvement of educational or technical skills developmental programs for self-enrichment

10. CONTINUED Strategic plan 2015-2020: Service Learning 2020-2023: Equity and diversity in cocurricular activities Retention Work-based learning Coordinator IJAG program Purpose: connect workforce with K-12 teachers increase interactions (speakers, job- shadows, business tours)

11. CONTINUED. Inclusion and Equity Affordable tuition Approx. 70% of our students are PELL eligible 7thin the state Scholarships - $200,000 per year Variety of services Population information: 30 different countries, 45 different states, 80 of Iowa's 99 counties, Correctional Facilities.

12. CONTINUED. Second Chance Pell, TRIO, Accommodation's office, ARC, HISET, ABE, Integrated courses, PACE (wrap around services), GAP (tuition assistance) Devices for Students Employment practices Open-door institution placement procedures

13. CONTINUED: Diversity Strategic Plan Increase diversity and identify deficiencies Diversity Summit Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Diversity conference Latino Heritage Festival Veterans celebration Also discuss clubs, organizations, and athletics

14. CONTINUED Fostering a climate of respect Discrimination policy Harassment policy Code of conduct and discipline Employee standard of ethics Discrimination and harassment based on sex prohibited by Title IX Bias-free statement Safe College training

15. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM OUR HLCVISIT?? Visit is set for March 15-16 Multiple meetings Criteria 1 meetings Criteria 2 and 5 joint meetings Criteria 3 and 4 joint meetings Administration is not allowed to participate Meetings will be via Zoom You may be assigned a meeting(s) to attend Federal Compliance Component Assumed Practices Component

16. SUMMARY: Iowa Central Community College has a clear mission of providing quality educational opportunities in and outside of the classroom. learning: credit, non-credit, training or lifelong, demonstrate commitment toward educational opportunities and a diverse multicultural society. dedicated to quality education over all other purposes. strive to articulate the mission to all stakeholders committed to providing diverse educational opportunities to all constituents. work diligently to serve students, employees, community members, and internal and external stakeholders while maintaining a clear view of the overall mission and vision of the College.

17. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER IS THAT IT IS NOT ABOUT KNOWING ALL THE ANSWERS BUT KNOWING WHERE TO FIND THEM! Any Questions??