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Our Plan

Shaping Our Future, Together

We’re thrilled to introduce Forward, Together — FRCC’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, a bold, collaborative roadmap guiding where we’re headed and how we’ll get there. More than just a plan, it’s our guide to dreaming big, taking action and ensuring FRCC is at the forefront of redesigning community college education.

Forward, Together is our North Star

It guides our decisions, aligns our priorities and helps us fulfill our promise to students: to expand access, elevate quality and create a college experience that prepares every learner for a thriving future.

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Learning Without Limits

Expanding access, flexibility and innovation in how students learn.

 

At FRCC, we believe learning should not have boundaries.

This priority is about advancing academic excellence through innovative, flexible and inclusive programs that align with workforce needs, leverage technology and expand access to support student success and career outcomes.

To achieve that, we will implement these objectives: 

Advance academic excellence by implementing flexible, equity-centered and student-ready instructional strategies that meet the needs of the new majority of learners and improve student outcomes.

Align academic programs with workforce needs to ensure strong career outcomes for all students.

Modernize academic delivery by leveraging technology and innovation to expand access, enhance learning and improve operational efficiency.

 

 

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Success for Every Learner

Ensuring every student feels included, supported and equipped to thrive.

 

 

At FRCC, every learner’s success matters.

This priority is about delivering inclusive, student-centered experiences that meet learners where they are—supporting their goals, celebrating their identities and preparing them for meaningful opportunities. To achieve that, we will implement these objectives: 

Design and implement a future-ready, student-centered enrollment system that increases access and enrollment in target populations through flexible pathways, workforce-aligned programs and strategic outreach.

Enhance student success by strengthening inclusive support systems, addressing academic readiness and implementing proactive, data-informed interventions that meet learners where they are.

Build a high-performing, student-ready institution by enhancing staff capacity, optimizing technology and data systems, and improving operational effectiveness to support recruitment, enrollment, retention and completion.

 

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Vibrant Culture

Building a workplace where belonging, growth and excellence are the standard.

 

 

 

At FRCC, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

This priority is about fostering a dynamic culture fueled by empowered employees—investing in performance excellence through accountability, belonging, career growth, and well-being to strengthen engagement and retention. To achieve that, we will implement these objectives: 

Enhance a culture of inclusion, accountability and recognition to improve employee engagement and sense of belonging.

Strengthen employee retention through supportive practices, compensation structures and a focus on employee well-being.

Build clear pathways and development opportunities to support employee growth, leadership and performance excellence.

 

 

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College Excellence

Strengthening our operations, systems and sustainability to support our mission.

 

 

 

At FRCC, excellence drives everything we do.

This priority is about committing to operational excellence and stewardship through continuous improvement—enhancing financial and environmental sustainability, infrastructure, and reputation. As a system trailblazer, we lead innovation to boost efficiency, scale impact, and advance our mission. To achieve that, we will implement these objectives: 

Improve institutional effectiveness through streamlined processes, data-driven decision-making and innovation.

Invest in systems, facilities and technology to improve performance, scalability and external perception.

Ensure responsible stewardship of resources through strategic budgeting cost efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

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Transformational Partnerships

Connecting education to industry and community to drive opportunity and impact.

 

 

At FRCC, strong partnerships help us create lasting impact.

This priority is about strengthening institutional relevancy through innovative engagement, authentic storytelling, and strategic partnerships that enrich our communities’ health, social, economic, and educational vitality. To achieve that, we will implement these objectives: 

Elevate FRCC’s reputation through authentic storytelling and strategic communications.

Strengthen institutional sustainability and community impact by expanding fundraising strategies and enhancing donor stewardship to build and sustain strategic partnerships.

Reimagine and strengthen educational partnerships with K–12 and 4-year institutions to create seamless, student-centered pathways that enhance CTE and transfer outcomes, improve completion and equity, and align with careers of the future.

 

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to our team.