Institutional Planning and Budget Council
The Planning
Process
The cycle of ongoing, data-driven planning and improvement
is practiced at all levels of the institution. The comprehensive planning
process involves 1) the program’s review of aggregated and disaggregated data
from student learning outcomes, service area outcomes, institutional outcomes
and external scan data; 2) a summary of findings from this program review; and
3) a two-year action plan detailing how the unit/area will improve outcomes.
CYCLE OF PLANNING & CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Program Review and
Action Plan
All academic, student and administrative services
units/areas complete a formal program review process. Program review activities
include a review and discussion of outcomes and trends. This includes student
learning outcomes and data such as retention rates, course success, next level
course completion, enrollment trends and division/institutional data,
service area outcomes, and user satisfaction with administrative and student
services. Administrators and managers work with the faculty and staff in their
areas to complete program review.
Based upon program review findings, all units and areas
complete a two-year action plan. The two-year plan summarizes the findings from
program review; lists past accomplishments; goals and expectations, lays out a
timeline for the action plan, includes requests for additional resources for the
next fiscal year; and suggestions for new initiatives or projects. Action plans
are developed collaboratively within units and among colleagues. Unit plans and
division summaries, along with other resources, were reviewed in the
Institutional Planning and Budget Council and were the basis for developing the
2009-12 Strategic Plan and the 2005-2015 Educational Master Plan.
The Strategic Plan
The 2009-12 Strategic Plan has been aligned with our Educational Master Plan as
well as the California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) Strategic
Plan. It sets forth the strategies, objectives, and initiatives that the college
will undertake to accomplish meet its mission and goals. The results from the
continued support and implementation of these programs and initiatives detailed
in the plan will be monitored regularly by looking at various measurable
indicators of success. These indicators are listed with their corresponding
goals in later sections of this publication.
IPBC
Planning Timeline (Proposed 2-Year Cycle)
Annual
Planning Timeline. 2008-09
Annual
Planning Timeline, 2009-10
