COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The college Access goal aims to increase student and community access to programs that serve the needs of students and community. The goal includes high-quality academic programs, increased enrollment through stronger outreach to the community, clear pathways leading to sustainable family wages, and student-centered course scheduling.

•  Offer Alternative Opportunities for Skill Attainment, Leading to Family-Sustaining Wage Jobs
• Build International Partnerships to Bridge Global Skills Gap

Success for all students is a priority for Edmonds College. This goal includes initiatives that bridge performance and opportunity gaps and make every student successful, based on the objectives as defined by students.

• Help Students Achieve Success Through Key First-Year Milestones

Community engagement is a key strategy in serving our community well and bringing resources to the college for win-win partnerships. We do this by investing in relationships with businesses, not-for-profit entities, and community leaders for the shared benefit of creating a vibrant community.

• Develop Strategic Partnerships with Local Businesses for Student Success

This goal aims to build institutional, individual, and team capacity for operational and inclusive excellence. The emphasis will be both on human capital development as well as physical and financial resources.

• Build a System for Extracting, Analyzing, and Reporting Data for Data-Informed Decision-Making
• Redesign Data Systems to Enhance Access and Service
• Develop and Upskill Employees Through Customized and General Training Opportunities
• Advance our Culture of Care and Belonging

Student Services will add to and modify its existing services, processes, and systems to better serve adult learners who seek to up-skill, re-skill, or obtain additional credentials to promote their career advancement.

• Guide Students Through Lifelong Advising for Career Mobility: Phase II

Edmonds College seeks to be proactive, inclusive, and opportunity-ready when it comes to the transformative potential of technology, in order to serve both our community and college community well.

• Advance Employees' Understanding and Usage of AI and Other Technology Tools

• Redefine our Structure, Systems, and Culture to Thrive for Longevity and Relevance