About the Process
An Inclusive and Collaborative Journey
CCCS developed its strategic plan through a year-long, statewide process designed to listen, learn, and engage with the communities it serves. Through in-person and virtual engagements across all 13 colleges, conversations with statewide business partners, and numerous interviews and work sessions, input was gathered from thousands of voices. This collaborative approach ensures that the plan reflects both the opportunities within Colorado’s thriving industries and the pressing need to address inequities in educational attainment and economic mobility.
Process Overview
Phase 1: Spring 2024
Gather Input
- Conducted 36 listening sessions across campuses, including virtual options.
- Collected insights from interviews with SBCCOE members, board members, senior leaders, and community stakeholders.
- Organized feedback into a comprehensive report guided by principles: Economic Mobility, Education For All, Empowered Talent, Partner of Choice, and Power of 13.
Phase 2: Fall 2024
Set the Course
- Co-created mission, vision, values, goals, and strategies through collaborative sessions with SBCCOE, CCCS leaders, and college presidents.
- Developed directional measures for tracking progress on goals.
- Established baseline data and targets for these measures.
Phase 3: 2025
Track and Report
- Develop action plans at System and college levels to implement strategies.
- Establish additional success measures for progress tracking and accountability.
At a Glance
100’s
Students, Faculty, Staff, and Community Members
13
Colleges Included
36
Listening Sessions
Download the Plan
Download a digital copy of the Strategic Plan PDF to read and share.