Board Goals

Oakland Community College Goals and Objectives 2002 – 2007

Oakland Community College, over the next five years will dedicate itself to continuously…

1. Increase quality and accessibility of education. OCC will provide quality education for students by means of traditional and non-traditional approaches. To meet a diverse student population’s needs, OCC will expand its educational opportunities and services to be continuously available without compromising quality and integrity.
    
2. Plan future directions. OCC will engage in continuous systematic planning to guide our future directions in all areas of College operations.
    
3. Assess institutional effectiveness. To ensure that quality and integrity are continuously associated with OCC and its educational programs, services, and operations, OCC will engage in continuous assessment in all of its functions and among all its employees to assure it meets the needs of the communities it serves.
    
4. Expand partnerships and collaboration. OCC will continue to create beneficial partnerships with a variety of businesses, educational institutions, communities, government entities, social agencies, and regional and national organizations.
    
5. Appreciate and understand diversity. OCC will foster inclusiveness through its educational programs and services, its employment practices, its cultural and artistic events, and its partnerships.
    
6. Promote a global perspective. To ensure that students understand global dynamics, OCC will provide relevant educational experiences that address the relationships of people, cultures, and nations in an interconnected world.
    
7. Facilitate the appropriate use of technology. OCC will employ technology responsibly and appropriately in order to promote learning, enhance teaching, and support the college mission.