Stronger outreach to a growing population is critical to the development of the educated and talented workforce California needs to remain a competitive economic leader. The Community Colleges will ensure that Californians of any race, sex, age, color, ethnicity, economic means, and national origin have access to a college education and all the lifelong benefits that come with it. Go to Goal A Home...

Readiness programs and services must be strengthened to increase student success, especially for students lacking basic math and/or English skills. In addition, there must be greater consistency between high school curriculum, assessments, and standards, and those of the Colleges. This strategic goal will address the transfer process, career pathway models, and the collaboration between the Colleges and their own noncredit programs. Go to Goal B Home...

Career training geared toward students who are seeking to learn a trade or skill has long been a mission of the Community Colleges. With high growth and emerging fields as the backbone of California’s economy, a skilled labor pool is necessary to meet employer needs and ensure California’s long-term economic vitality. Through workforce training, the Colleges play a critical role in the state’s economic development efforts. Go to Goal C Home...

By increasing the effectiveness of the System we also improve student success. Communication, coordination, regulatory reform, and performance measurement will all play key roles in attaining this goal. Go to Goal D Home...

Students will need higher levels of support and basic skills education, and enrollments are expected to surge in inland areas while growing substantially in most other areas. The Plan includes strategies to improve and optimize the System’s resources and allocation methods to ensure high-quality education for all. Go to Goal E Home...