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(41)._. . . . ,i , . Artopt, Sfra-tatc nut tf cif; axall Strctic go all VISION Strategic Initiative: FOCUSING ON LEARNING We envision ourselves as a "learning college." As such, AND STUDENT SUCCESS we will continue to be a model for student success and excellence in teaching, empowering learners to enrich DTCC recognizes that the transformational power of the local and global communities and preparing students learning, focused on our students' successes, is at the to contribute to the economic vitality of the region. center of all college activities. GUIDING PRINCIPLES: DEMONSTRATING Strategic Goals: EFFICIENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY • Ensuring that the college's graduates acquire the knowledge and master the skills necessary for • We will create a culture where all institutional future academic, technical, and career success actions are focused on improving student learning (We define learning as the intentional process of and success and leading to student goal comple- acquiring knowledge or skills. The process requires the tion. (We put learning at the center of all we do by engagement of the learner and leads to a demonstra- establishing measurable learning outcomes for all our ble change in the way the learner relates to his or her programs and services. We should answer each environment. An essential characteristic of a "learning question and reach each decision based upon how our college" is the notion that learning is at the center of actions might improve learning, and we should encour- all college programs, services, and activities.) age and support students in finishing what they start.) • Providing college activities that encourage • We are committed to a philosophy of continuous effective communication, critical thinking and improvement by researching best practices and problem-solving, ethical decision-making, an ap- establishing benchmarks for performance. (As preciation of diversity, academic and workplace good as we are at what we do, we know we can readiness, and civic participation and leadership always be better. We believe that learning is a journey (General Education Learning Outcomes constitute the that has no end, both for the individual and for the common experience of all students enrolled in degree institution.) programs. Regardless of their major area of study, we want all of our graduates to demonstrate effectiveness • We will engage in integrated and ongoing in these areas.) planning. (Excellence is not achieved by accident but through deliberate and sustained effort. As stewards of • Developing new programs that prepare students public funds, we must be thoughtful in our decisions to for success in critical high-demand careers and allocate and use resources.) ensuring that existing programs remain relevant and sustainable (Our legacy as a leader in postsec- • We will provide opportunities for continuous ondary technical education demands that we continue improvement of faculty and staff through to prepare students for success in the 2 1st century vigorous professional development. (Our faculty economy, with particular emphasis on allied health, and staff are our most valuable and visible resource. public service, science, engineering, and sustainable As a learning college, we must support and celebrate technologies. This requires us to constantly evaluate the our employees'development and successes as much local and global workplace so we can offer relevant as those of our students.) programs that prepare our graduates for meaningful careers.)