Intent:

RVC will be a leader in increasing educational attainment in the region. 

Initiatives:

1.A. Ensure educational quality by advancing instructional excellence and setting high expectations for learning

1.B. Promote the success of all students for transfer, job placement, or career advancement

1.C. Use the results of student learning assessment for continuous improvement, institutional accountability, and transparency

1.D. Provide student support that increases both access and success for those in post-secondary education and training

Intent:

RVC will be a leader in regional educational efforts.                                                        

Initiatives:

2.A. Strengthen community partnerships and advisory groupsto maximize resources, eliminate duplication of efforts, and ensure sustainability of large-scale efforts leading to business growth, work force development, and job creation

2.B. Seek funding to continue and accelerate collaboration with local and state government, business and industry, P-12 and higher education providers and district communities

2.C. Foster community partnerships to enhance the College's leadership role in providing regional cultural enrichment

Intent:

RVC will be a progressive learning institution.  

Initiatives:

3.A. Model fiscal responsibility and sustainability

3.B. Evaluate existing programs to ensure the College is meeting its mission and responding to research-determined regional needs

3.C. Identify and act on areas for improvement and select an improvement "pathway" of institutional focus for the new accreditation process

Intent:

Initiatives:

4.A.Engage the Foundation, Trustees, College employees, students and alumni in "Telling their RVC Story" and promoting the College's reputation for excellence

4.B.Reinforce the College's central priorities through a college-wide review of mission and ongoing tracking of strategic goals

4.C.Offer and promote a variety of quality cultural enrichment events and activities

Intent:

RVC will be the employer of choice in its service area.                              

Initiatives:

5.A. Through student and staff recruitment and retention efforts, build a College community that reflects the diversity of the region served and prepares district residents to live and work in a global society