2022-2027 Strategic Plan

2022-2027 STRATEGIC PLAN Continuing on the Path

2022-2027 STRATEGIC PLAN Continuing on the

Path

Mission Statement

Butler County Community College delivers quality education that is affordable, accessible and enriches the community. BC3’s supportive, student-centered environment values integrity and promotes diversity and success.

Vision Statement

As The Community’s College, BC3 will create opportunities and change lives for a better future.

President’s Message

Since I became president of this wonderful institution in 2007, we at Butler County Community College have accomplished much.

• Regional expansion.

• Academic excellence.

• State-of-the-art capital projects.

• Public safety training leadership.

• Financial security.

• Incredible fundraising.

• And six rankings as the No. 1 community college in Pennsylvania since 2015.

All accomplishments can be traced to our strategic plans.

The 2022-2027 Strategic Plan will guide us as Butler County Community College inches closer to its 60th anniversary.

The plan augments your feedback in establishing updated mission, vision and goal statements. It incorporates recommendations from collegewide surveys, from our students, our Board of Trustees and our BC3 Education Foundation Board, from strategic planning committees and from President’s Cabinet members; and reflects results of intensive environmental scans.

It will guide operating funds, capital investments, new positions and our role as The Community’s College. Our strategic plan serves as our North Star.

Thank you for continuing on the path into this wonderful institution’s future.

Dr. Nicholas C. Neupauer President, Butler County Community College

Pathway 1 STUDENTS

Pathway Focus: Improving learning, success and completion.

Strategic Objectives

1.1 Support continuous improvement of teaching and learning.

1.2 Support continuous improvement of strategic enrollment management (market, recruit, enroll, retain and graduate).

1.3 Develop new and/or adapt current academic and workforce development programming to meet student and community needs.

1.4 Identify and implement fully online programs (degree, certificate, workforce development) that support local industry and workforce needs.

1.5 Reimagine and develop the cocurricular experience.

1.6 Continue to identify and address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

1.7 Maintain continuous improvement and regular assessment of student support services.

College Goals

Learner-Centered

Broaden experiences for learners to explore possibilities, define goals and achieve success.

Learning

Foster active and lifelong education through innovative, flexible and effective teaching strategies.

1.8 Maintain continuous improvement and regular assessment of general education and academic programs.

Pathway 2 COMMUNITIES

Pathway Focus: Building relationships to advance our role as The Community’s College.

Strategic Objectives

2.1 Examine the needs of the communities the College serves more effectively and efficiently to align with the College’s goal of being The Community’s College.

2.2 Cultivate new and existing partnerships with various community stakeholders in support of College initiatives.

2.3 Utilize the BC3 Education Foundation to elevate awareness and develop and optimize relationships with community stakeholders to achieve mutual goals and interests.

2.4 Serve as a resource for the needs of students and the community.

2.5 Maintain continuous improvement and regular assessment of community engagement and communication.

College Goals

Communication and Transparency

Provide prompt and pertinent information to all stakeholders.

Community Engagement

Strengthen connections, collaborations and partnerships.

Pathway 3 RESOURCES

Pathway Focus: Optimizing the use of financial resources and improving infrastructure and operations.

College Goals

Strategic Objectives College Environment

Maintain a welcoming, safe and accessible environment.

Fiscal Stewardship

Continue solid fiscal planning, seek innovative solutions and pursue alternative resources.

3.1 Ensure the College’s continued financial stability through regular review of current fiscal practices and the development of new financial strategies.

3.2 Establish and implement a plan for systematically upgrading the facilities and infrastructure.

3.3 Strengthen technology to ensure the College continues to meet the needs of students, faculty and staff.

3.4 Ensure the continued safety and security of the College. This will address all BC3 physical locations, protection of technology and data, and emergency preparedness.

3.5 Ensure the College’s cost of attendance remains competitive.

3.6 Maintain continuous improvement and regular assessment of financial resources, infrastructure and operations.

Pathway 4 EXCELLENCE

Pathway Focus: Providing enhancement opportunities to better the College and the individual.

Strategic Objectives

4.1 Explore, analyze and implement contemporary workplace models to retain and attract a talented workforce.

4.2 Implement a new employee orientation program.

4.3 Provide wellness opportunities focusing on the whole individual.

4.4 Explore new ideas for expanding training and development opportunities provided to employees.

4.5 Maintain continuous improvement and regular assessment to provide enhancement opportunities for the College and employees.

College Goals

Employee Development

Promote opportunities and trainings that support wellness, performance and a healthy organizational culture.

Evaluation and Improvement

Sustain continuous evaluation, assessment and improvement of programs, services, technology and facilities.