Vision

The colleges and centers of the Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) are learning communities. The RSCCD Board of Trustees is committed to ensuring access, equity, and success for students by providing comprehensive educational opportunities throughout our communities.  The RSCCD will be a global leader in many fields, delivering cost-effective, innovative and sustainable programs and services that are responsive to the diverse needs and interests of all students.  The RSCCD will be exceptionally sensitive and responsive to the economic and educational needs of our students and communities. The environment of the RSCCD will be collegial and supportive for students, staff, and the communities we serve.

The RSCCD will promote and extensively participate in partnerships with other educational providers, including business, industry, and community groups, to further the goal of enhancing our communities' cultural, educational, and economic well-being.

The RSCCD will be a leader in the state in student learning. Students who complete programs will be prepared for success in business, industry, careers, and all future educational endeavors. We will prepare students to embrace and engage the diversity of our global community and to assume leadership roles in their work and public lives.

Goals

1. Promote a learning community environment that is innovative, student-centered, and celebrates student achievement.
   
2. Prepare students for success in their academic, career, and personal life endeavors by providing access to education and services that foster student retention and program completion.
   
3. Update and implement facilities master plans, maximize college and community use of facilities, and incorporate “green” efforts into facilities development and other efforts when cost-effective.
   
4. Promote flexible, cost-effective educational programs and services including the use of cutting-edge technology and educational program delivery via technology.
5. Pursue alternative public and private funding sources to increase the district’s fiscal sustainability and to implement the district’s vision and goals, and encourage the foundations and district to create plans for capital and program campaigns, alumni association development, and other resource development activities.
   
6. Maintain a positive, productive working environment for employees, recognizing and embracing diversity and enhancing staff development opportunities that address innovation and technology.
   
7. Expand partnerships with business, labor, community groups, universities, schools, and other public and private agencies in order to enhance the district’s resource development; ensure student access and success; ensure robust economic development programs; and be responsive to workforce development needs and high demand career fields.
   
8. Assess and address the educational needs of the communities we serve, and enhance awareness of the district and its colleges through outreach and advocacy to community constituencies, including local, state and national leaders.
   
   Approved at February 6, 2012 Board of Trustees meeting