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The following
principles and priorities were adopted in May 2000 by the Board
of Trustees, updating the Educational Master Plan for 2000-2005.
| COMMUNITY:
The SDCCD will be a recognized leader in the educational, economic
and social life of the community. Priorities are to: |
- Strengthen
interaction within the community through academic and cultural
activities
- Develop
and promote partnerships, programs, activities and services
that enhance workforce preparation and economic development.
- Promote
and provide opportunities for service learning.
- Establish
open dialogues with community members and business leaders.
- Create
partnerships with local elementary, secondary and other
postsecondary educational institutions.
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| GATEWAY
TO LEARNING: The SDCCD will institute outreach and
recruitment activities to identify and meet the needs of learners
from the San Diego and global communities. Priorities are to: |
- Attract
students from backgrounds that mirror the diversity and
heritages of the San Diego community.
- Enhance
our image and visibility as a quality educational, training
and learning institution.
- Align
educational programs and services regularly to meet the
changing learning needs of the communities we serve.
- Foster
a commitment to global education opportunities for students
and staff.
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| LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT: The SDCCD will focus its programs and
activities on creating a positive learning environment both
inside and outside the classroom. Priorities are to: |
- Provide
students with the skills that enable learning.
- Promote
a positive, embracing climate for academic achievement.
- Foster
organizational relationships and practices to transform
our colleges and centers into learning communities.
- Develop
and maintain accessible physical environments that are functional,
efficient, safe and supportive of student learning.
- Advance
the use of technology in teaching and learning.
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| PROGRAMS
AND SERVICES:
The SDCCD's programs and services will be responsive
to the changing needs of students and the community. Priorities
are to: |
- Create
and maintain a systematic process to assess needs and plan
for change.
- Provide
and promote current technologies and programs.
- Provide
flexible scheduling and alternate delivery systems to meet
student needs.
- Establish
proactive methods of student outreach and support.
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| CAMPUS
CLIMATE: The SDCCD will focus on practices which
foster a welcoming and accommodating campus environment. Priorities
are to: |
- Promote
values which encourage student retention and success.
- Recognize
and accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Engage
students in the learning process and co-curricular activities.
- Strengthen
programs that assist in overcoming obstacles to their success.
- Create
environments that engender a sense of pride, belonging and
space.
- Actively
encourage campus dialogues.
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| PROFESSIONALISM:
The SDCCD will establish an institutional community that embraces
diversity, professional growth, and campus and community involvement.
Priorities are to: |
- Encourage
active participation in professional organizations.
- Provide
opportunities for professional and career growth.
- Provide
opportunities to learn and incorporate technology in the
learning process.
- Enhance
dialogues among programs, colleges and district offices.
- Foster
an environment of mutual respect among students, faculty,
staff and administration.
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INSTITUTIONAL
EFFECTIVENESS: The SDCCD will be committed to institutional
effectiveness and will be accountable for student learning
and success. Priorities are to:
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- Ensure
programmatic decisions about effectiveness are based upon
empirical data of student outcomes and success.
- Commit
to a systematic process for program review.
- Establish
and commit to a collaborative process to prioritize and
plan for the development, rehabilitation and maintenance
of campus facilities.
- Promote
effective planning, enrollment management, budget development
and communications through shared governance.
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