Strategic Planning at Iowa Lakes

Inspire curiosity that supports continuous learning.

• Provide a quality, accessible education for students.
• Develop emerging leaders.
• Strengthen our culture of goal identification, action, and measurement.

Enhance innovative programming and support systems to serve students and assist them in achieving their goals.

• Use data obtained from assessment of student learning to enhance programming and support systems.
• Invest in professional development for all employees.

Initiate and expand collaborative opportunities

• Align programming with community needs and state initiatives.
• Communicate the value of a community college education.

Grow outreach to underserved communities, use data and best practices to achieve desired outcomes.

• Ensure policies and procedures provide equitable access for all.
• Create and implement strategies that will improve student learning and success.

Value diversity and inclusiveness.

• Foster an environment of acceptance and mutual respect.
• Maintain an inviting campus culture.
• Celebrate differences.
• Cultivate a culture of valuing all people.

Use data to identify resources that ensure college sustainability and community support.

• Promote involvement in college-sponsored activities and events.
• Sustain a personalized service culture to enhance the student experience.
• Increase student engagement through cocurricular and service-learning.
• Sustain our college and communities through mindful stewardship of resources.