This priority is about designing and expanding access to innovative, responsive, and high-impact programs that reflect the diversity of our students, uphold academic excellence, and meet the needs of an evolving workforce. To achieve that, we will: 

Advance academic excellence through flexible and inclusive instructional strategies that meet students where they are.  

Curate FRCC’s portfolio of programs to ensure students’ economic mobility and strengthen alignment with evolving industry and community workforce needs.  

Reimagine the adult learner experience to support lifelong learning and the needs of post-traditional students.  

Enhance CTE and transfer pathways, including concurrent enrollment, to improve completion, transfer outcomes, and equity. 

 

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: 

Design a future-ready collegewide strategic enrollment management (SEM) system to drive recruitment, retention and completion.  

Radically simplify the student journey and eliminate barriers to create an exceptional experience for every learner.  

Revolutionize student success by developing an adaptable and agile tiered system of support that anticipates learner needs.  

Evolve with the changing needs of our student body to create culturally affirming, inclusive experiences that foster belonging and reflect our deep commitment to “servingness”. 

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: 

Strengthen belonging by launching intentional initiatives that foster collaboration and connection across departments.  

Increase employee retention and internal mobility by investing in career pathways, professional learning opportunities, and leadership development that empower long-term growth.  

Advance hiring and employee experience through continuous improvement efforts that address systemic barriers to job satisfaction, onboarding, time-to-hire, workflow efficiency, and role clarity.  

Position FRCC as an employer of choice by cultivating a vibrant, inclusive workplace where barriers to success are removed, resources are provided, and well-being, purpose, and growth are core to the employee experience. 

 

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

Elevate FRCC’s reputation as the region’s premier partner and trusted leader, recognized for delivering lasting value and meaningful impact to the communities we serve.   

Increase private and public sector support by developing an institutional advancement strategy that leverages grants, corporate, and individual funders to focus on new investment and sustainability needs.    

Expand collaboration across credit and non-credit programs by reducing silos, integrating best practices, and partnering with industry to co-design high-demand, sustainable-wage career pathways.  

Reimagine educational partnerships with K–12 and 4-year institutions to create seamless, student-centered pathways that optimize transitions and align with careers of the future. 

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: 

Streamline and optimize college-wide processes to improve transparency, efficiency, and consistency.  

Create comprehensive organizational plans aligned with institutional mission, vision and strategic plan that guide decision-making, performance tracking, and annual budgeting.  

Implement a college-wide effectiveness framework for departments to identify, assess, and build key operational and leadership competencies.  

Ensure financial sustainability and respond to emerging trends to keep FRCC future-ready—adapting technology, adjusting academic programs, and diversifying revenue streams.