Strategic Goals and Objectives

Strategic Framework for Equitable Student Success – Goals and Objectives

1. (ACCESS) Increase equitable and representative access to postsecondary educational and career opportunities that lead to social and economic mobility in Highline’s service area.

• Objective 1: Community members have equitable access to college learning opportunities
• Objective 2: Students enroll in programs of study that lead to social and economic mobility

2. (LEARNING) Increase equitable learning, retention, completion and transfer rates, and improve labor market outcomes through the use of evidence-based innovation and high-impact practices in and out of the classroom.

• Objective 1: Increase equitable student outcomes and sense of belonging
  
• Objective 2: Students enroll in academic and workforce programs that are aligned with labor market needs and increase social/economic mobility
  
• Objective 3: Course and program learning outcomes are aligned with knowledge, skills, and competencies required in each educational and career pathway
  
• Objective 4: Students receive the financial support they need to complete their programs

3. (COMMUNITY) Increase breadth and depth of partnerships with K-12, other postsecondary institutions, community-based organizations, employers and government that align with Highline’s strategic priorities and contribute to economic and social vibrancy of communities it serves.

• Objective 1: Highline College contributes to economic and social vibrancy of the communities it serves
• Objective 2: Community partnerships are aligned with institutional strategic priorities and efficiently managed across divisions

4. (CULTURE AND CAPACITY)  Become an anti-racist college through intentional development of employees, facilities, and systems that support student success and close equity gaps.

• Objective 1:  Inclusive, equitable and supportive policies and practices lead to faculty and staff diversity that reflects the composition of Highline’s student body
• Objective 2: Faculty and staff are trained to use anti-racist and culturally competent practices when interacting with students
• Objective 3: Employees demonstrate the ability to use anti-racist practices in goal setting, scenario planning, assessment and continuous improvement
• Objective 4: Highline College creates and maintains physical facilities and technology infrastructure to ensure accessible and safe learning and working environments
• Objective 5: Highline’s annual revenue meets or exceeds expenses required to meet the college’s strategic goals