SDCCD: Community Input Sought On District's Goals And Plans

Press release from San Diego Community College District:

February 3, 2022

The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) is inviting members of the public
to share opinions that will help shape the district’s future mission, vision, and
direction as part of a six-month project to develop a districtwide strategic plan.

The SDCCD strategic plan will serve as a roadmap that guides district activities over
the next five years. A key focus of the plan will be how the district can fulfill
its commitment to equitable outcomes for the 100,000 students it serves annually.

Public input will be sought in two ways: through an online survey and at two community
meetings. The first community meeting is scheduled for March 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. via
Zoom.  Register for the community meeting here.  

A follow-up meeting will be held later this spring, when a draft of the strategic
plan is ready for comment and review. Similar to the community meeting, the online
survey will seek input on key issues to be addressed by the strategic plan, areas
of opportunity, and what distinguishes the district and its colleges. A link to the
online survey will be available later this month.

SDCCD Chancellor Carlos O. Turner Cortez says relative to previous strategic plans,
the new plan will be much more ambitious in its scope and in the district’s efforts
to secure input.

“The district, along with San Diego City, Mesa, Miramar, and Continuing Education
colleges, has begun a collaborative and inclusive strategic planning process to ensure
we are responsive to community needs while addressing emerging economic, demographic,
and community trends,” Chancellor Cortez said.

“Public participation in the strategic planning process is essential. Each day, the
district and its colleges affect the lives of thousands of San Diegans and we are
committed to developing a plan that is responsive to their hopes and concerns.”

In addition to the at-large community meeting, individual District Office and college
planning charrettes will take place in March and April. The entire project is expected
to conclude this summer and implementation of the strategic plan is expected to begin
during the 2022-23 academic year.

This press release was produced by San Diego Community College District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.