Environmental Scan
Institutional Research conducts a comprehensive scan of internal and external trends that impact SCC/higher education. This data will be used throughout all steps of the planning process to develop data-driven goals and objectives.
Constituents
- All Employees
- Community members
- Strategic Planning Committee
Date
Dec. 2018–March 2019
15-county service area community forums
SCC President holds open community forums to update constituents on state of the College and discuss community needs.
Constituents
- 15 county service area constituents
Date
March–April 2019
Internal meetings/open forums
Presentations and open forums to key groups across the College: environmental scan results and Strategic Plan 2015-19 Progress Report. Results will be summarized and used by the Strategic Planning Committee.
Constituents
- Board of Governors
- Administrative Team
- Administrators
- Division meetings
- CAT Team
- Campus meetings
- Student senate
Date
March–May 2019
Community stakeholder focus groups
Focus groups held with industry, higher education, and other partners.
Constituents
- Industry partners
- Higher education partners
- Other partners
Date
April 2019
Strategic Planning Committee
Review environmental scanning data and qualitative data from internal and external forums to revise SCC’s mission and recommend goals and objectives for the new strategic plan.
Constituents
- Identified team approved by Administrative Team
Date
March–Sept. 2019
Internal feedback on drafted goals and objectives
Listening sessions, surveys, and other presentations to review drafts of goals and objectives.
Constituents
- Board of Governors
- Administrative Team
- Administrators
- Division meetings
- CAT Team
- Campus meetings
- Student senate
Date
October 2019
Board review and approval
Constituents
- Board of Governors
Date
Oct.-Nov. 2019
Mission Action Plan (MAP) goals developed
Constituents
- All MAP areas (140 departments, programs, divisions)
Date
Nov. 2019-Jan. 2020
Notify HLC if substantive change
Changes to mission must be communicated to the Higher Learning Commission
Constituents
- Higher Learning Commission
Date
Dec. 2019
Final draft of new strategic plan printed for all employees
Constituents
- All college employees
Date
Spring 2020
Contact SCC's Coordinator of Planning at sherwick@southeast.edu.