NICC Handout Provided During Public InputNORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2025-28 STRATEGIC PLAN
Achieve an environment that values collaboration,
trust, growth, development and community.
• Grow employee engagement through
enhanced communication, professional
development and a culture of connection.
• Boost operational efficiency by fostering
stronger cross -departmental collaboration
and utilizing creative solutions to streamline
processes and eliminate redundancies.
r? Empower Learners
Deliver high -quality, dynamic experiences to
support persistence, achievement and well-being.
• Optimize academic program offerings and
expand dynamic educational pathways to
meet student and industry needs.
• Enhance student engagement outside of
the classroom.
• Ensure current and future learner needs are
met through wraparound support services.
Amplify Community
Partnerships
Cultivate strong relationships to respond to workforce
demands and enhance community vitality.
• Intentionally engage and collaborate with
employers, community entities and
educational organizations.
• Cultivate a sense of belonging and
connection from first impression through a
lifetime of engagement.
0A 0 Lead with Intention
Make innovative, future -ready and data -informed
decisions that harness our strengths to sustain
the College.
• Integrate a data warehouse into decision -
making as the mechanism for transparent,
reliable and accessible data.
• Align a comprehensive marketing and
recruitment strategy with the College and
budget priorities, ensuring integration and
responsible use of resources
• Use data to guide resource allocation, align
budgeting with strategic priorities and enhance
the financial sustainability of the College.
Northeast Iowa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission hlcommission.org.
It is the policy of Northeast Iowa Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, creed,
religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. View the full policy at nicc.edu/nondiscrimination.
Northeast
Iowa
Community
College
COO, MISSION
Northeast Iowa Community College
empowers learners and strengthens
communities through accessible,
high -quality, innovative education
and training.
VISION
Northeast Iowa Community College
will lead with intention and be forward -
thinking in shaping and delivering
education and workforce solutions.
NORTHEAST IOWA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
VALUES
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RESPECT
We value diverse perspectives and demonstrate
consideration for one another, fostering trust,
collaboration and accountability.
INNOVATE
We embrace creative solutions and forward -thinking
strategies to excel in a changing world.
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SERVE
We listen and engage across our College and
community, addressing needs and expectations
while committing to sustainability in
environmental, social and economic practices.
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ENGAGE
We prioritize clarity and open communication to
build trust and foster meaningful connections.