A Strategic Plan for Inclusion, Responsibility, & Excellence
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Our Mission Mission Statement Scottsdale Community College empowers learners to achieve personal, professional, and academic goals in a supportive environment where we value, respect and celebrate all people. SCC fosters lifelong learning, civic engagement, and personal growth while honoring its connection to local and tribal communities.
Our Vision Vision Statement Excellence in education for a better world.
Our Shared Values
Our Cultural Values
Scottsdale Community College supports the Maricopa Community College District’s values:
SCC has also identified the following Cultural Values that speak to the commitments the college has made to the surrounding communities we serve:
Student Centric Students are the essence of our work; we partner with students as leaders and decision makers in their own learning.
Integrity We foster a culture of honesty, trust and transparency.
Collaboration We work together using system thinking in pursuit of our vision and mission.
Community We promote connection across communities and encourage civil conversations from a wide range of perspectives.
Innovation We advance a culture that stimulates big ideas, creativity, and exploration.
Respect We treat each other with dignity, civility, and kindness.
Learning We value learning because it broadens our experience and promotes lifelong growth and success. We are committed to providing opportunities for students, employees, and members of our communities to learn and to develop personally and professionally.
Excellence We value excellence in all areas because it optimizes the ability to compete and achieve distinction academically, professionally, and personally. By setting high standards, SCC maximizes effectiveness and improves the quality of life for all. We honor our communities by expecting and recognizing exemplary performance.
Service We value service as an essential expression of care, leadership, and social responsibility to uplift others and build stronger communities. SCC thrives through its meaningful partnership with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, strong connections with local communities, and the caring environment it cultivates. By serving with humility, integrity, and intention, we create meaningful impact, foster trust, and strengthen our shared purpose.
Our Plan SCC’s Strategic Planning and Allocating Resources Committee (SPARC) is the college’s shared governance body for strategy, planning and budget decision-making. The SPARC Strategic Planning Subcommittee is charged with the development and implementation of the college’s Strategic Plan.
SPARC Team Antonio Bracamonte ★ Interim Dean of Student Affairs Brian Dodge Interim Facilities Director Chuck Cooper ★ Faculty Chair Christina Biebel ★ Human Resources Director Connie Wilson ★ SC COM Adjunct Damita Kaloostian ★ Vice President Student Affairs Dan Combellick ★ Faculty - Computer Information Systems Darryl Greeley Student Services Director Diedre' Goodluck ★ Student Services Specialist Eric Sells ★ Director of Marketing & Public Relations Jamie Martin ★ Interim Dean of Academic Affairs Jeff Ortiz Faculty - English Jenifer Bohart ★ Faculty Chair John Nagy ★ Faculty - Biology Karryn Allen Faculty Chair Krissy Cwengros Faculty Chair Larry Tualla ★ Faculty Chair Lisa Marsio ★ Faculty Chair Janelle Hoffman ★ Faculty Chair
Lori Bold Project Manager Lori Lindenberg ★ Associate Vice President IR & Planning Lucas Messer ★ Dean of Academic Affairs Mark Klobas Faculty - History Melanie Burm ★ Director of External Affairs Michelle Tash Athletic Student Success Coordinator Mirna Rosas Fiscal Director Nancy Deegan Librarian Robert Martin ★ Faculty - Nutrition Sean Kennedy IT Director Shawn Mitchell Faculty - Film Stacie Beck ★ Student Services Director Stephanie Polliard ★ Vice President Academic Affairs Ted Uran Faculty Chair Vargha Mohebbi ★ Associate Vice President of IT Winona Thirion Dean of Student Affairs Strategic Planning Resource Member.
Dory Gosar ★ Grants Officer Senior SPARC Strategic Planning Subcommittee members are identified with ★
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Our Strategies Student Success & Learning
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SCC is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where every student has the resources and guidance to persist, thrive, and achieve their academic goals.
Innovative & Responsive Academic Offerings SCC will expand access to high-quality, futurefocused programs that empower students, strengthen the workforce, and create seamless pathways to college and career success.
Caring Campus & Student Belonging SCC is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive community where every student feels valued, connected, and empowered to succeed.
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2026 2030 Operational Excellence & Financial Sustainability SCC will optimize resources, enhance budget transparency, and expand revenue-generating opportunities to ensure financial stability and efficient campus services.
Student Success & Learning SCC is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where every student has the resources and guidance to persist, thrive, and achieve their academic goals.
Our Goals ★
Early Alert & Academic Support SCC will implement early alert systems and proactive academic support to reduce withdrawal rates (W’s).
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SCC will increase course success rates from 74.2% to 77% by 2030.
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SCC will increase annual retention from 53% to 58% by 2030.
Student Support Enhancement
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SCC will deliver targeted, holistic support that incorporate principles of cohort-based models and one-stop services to enhance assistance for all students.
The Details SCC’s Strategic Enrollment Management Plan SCC’s SEM Plan will inform the specific activities for achieving our goals.
Innovative & Responsive Academic Offerings SCC will expand access to high-quality, future-focused programs that empower students, strengthen the workforce, and create seamless pathways to college and career success.
Our Goals ★
High Demand Program Development SCC will identify and implement high-demand, high-wage programs aligned with workforce and community needs.
College in High School Expansion
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SCC will expand concurrent enrollment opportunities, establish on-campus high school experiences and develop full degree dual enrollment pathways for high school students.
Signature Program Enhancement
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SCC will enhance signature programs through strategic marketing, recruitment, proactive graduation and operational investment efforts.
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SCC will increase the number of students receiving a credential from 754 to 1000 by 2030.
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SCC will increase the percent of SUSD high school students participating in dual enrollment from 15% to 25% by 2030.
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SCC will increase the number of enrolled students from 11,106 to 13,550 by 2030.
The Details SCC’s Academic Plan SCC’s Instructional Plan will inform the specific activities for achieving our goals.
Caring Campus & Student Belonging SCC is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive community where every student feels valued, connected, and empowered to succeed.
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Our Targets
SRP-MIC Visibility & Partnerships
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SCC will increase the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community presence through expanded on-campus services, visual representation of the community and other strategic collaborations.
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SCC will close the gap from -8 to 0 in retention rates for first generation students by 2030.
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SCC will improve campus climate ratings from 73% to 81% by 2030.
Belongingness in the First Year SCC will strengthen belongingness programming in our student’s first year to foster student connection and engagement.
The Details Caring Campus Champion SCC will establish Caring Campus Champions to guide the activities that will achieve our goals.
Operational Excellence & Financial Sustainability SCC will optimize resources, enhance budget transparency, and expand revenue-generating opportunities to ensure financial stability and efficient campus services.
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Strategic Stewardship & Budget Transparency SCC will steward its resources with purpose and creativity—optimizing technologies, encouraging collaboration, and ensuring a transparent budget.
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SCC will increase non-credit revenue by $100,000 by 2030.
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SCC will decrease underfunded or unfunded expenses by $1.3 million by 2030.
Non-Credit & Community Learning SCC will expand non-credit and community learning opportunities for strategic revenue generation.
Campus Essentials
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Our Targets
SCC will implement creative and cost effective opportunities to enhance food and beverage choices as well as studying and gathering spaces.
The Details Complementary Plans SCC will develop an Operational Excellence plan and update our Technology Plan to inform the activities needed to achieve these goals.
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Operational Excellence
Innovative & Responsive Academic Offerings
Through a combined focus on operational excellence and SCC’s academic offerings, SCC will achieve enhanced and embedded technology literacy.
Our Goal Embedded Digital Fluency
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SCC will embed “how to ethically and effectively use technology in your field” across academic programs and scale Tech Talks to ensure all students and employees confidently use technology
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SCC will advance evidence of the college’s Institutional Learning Outcome of Career Readiness: 2.2 Uses Workplace Technologies.
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SCC will achieve X award recipients with a credential in AI or technology literacy by 2030.
District Vision & Our Goals Maricopa Community Colleges has established four strategic priorities that guide the vision for the District’s future. SCC’s new goals are aligned with these priorities to support the successful realization of our collective vision.
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MCCCD will establish a college-going behavior for all K-12 students in Maricopa County
SCC advances this work through one goal: ★ SCC’s College in High School Expansion
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MCCCD will be the leader in workforce development for Maricopa County
SCC advances this work through two goals: ★ High Demand Program Development ★ Signature Program Enhancement
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MCCCD will drive positive community impact by addressing critical economic and social needs in the regions we serve
SCC advances this work through three goals: ★ SRP-MIC Visibility & Partnerships ★ Early Alert & Academic Support ★ Student Support Enhancement
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MCCCD will be a future ready institutional leader in technology for Community Colleges across the US
SCC advances this work through one goal: ★ Embedded Digital Fluency
What Success Looks Like
Scottsdale Community College ASPIRES to achieve excellence for our students Success at SCC means achieving our bold goals while remaining a leader in innovative, inclusive, and student-centered education. It means increasing student retention, success, and belonging by providing the right support at the right time. It means expanding high-demand programs and seamless pathways that prepare students for meaningful careers while strengthening connections with our community and workforce partners. It means fostering a welcoming, caring campus where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. And it means ensuring long-term financial sustainability through strategic resource management, operational excellence, and new revenue opportunities. By continuously improving and adapting to meet the evolving needs of our students and community, SCC will not only reach our goals but set new standards for excellence, making a lasting impact for generations to come.