Mission, Vision, Strategic Directions and Values Statement

MISSION

Delaware Technical Community College is a statewide multi-campus community college committed to providing affordable, open admission, post-secondary education that is relevant and responsive to labor market and community needs. The College offers comprehensive educational opportunities that contribute to the economic vitality of the State, including career, general, developmental, and transfer education; workforce development; and lifelong learning. The College respects its students as individuals and as members of diverse groups and is committed to fostering student success in higher education as a means to economic and personal advancement.

Effective October 13, 2015

GOALS

The College will achieve its mission through the goals listed below:

Academic programs will prepare students with knowledge and skills needed for employment in their career field of study and/or for transfer to a senior institution.
Developmental education will prepare students in mathematics, reading, and writing to be successful in entry-level College courses and workforce development programs.
Academic and workforce development programs will prepare and support a competitive workforce across a range of occupational levels.
Personal enrichment programs and events will support lifelong learning in the community.
The College will provide an inclusive environment that promotes respect for diverse cultures, abilities, and points of view.
Programs, activities, and services will cultivate student learning and success.
Public and private resources and partnerships will be identified, obtained, and utilized to advance the College Mission and Goals.

Effective October 13, 2015

VISION STATEMENT (2016-2020)

Delaware Technical Community College will be:

An institution dedicated to providing innovative instructional practices and high-impact engagement strategies to support student success.
An institution that fuels the economic success of the State and well-being of Delawareans through programs that respond to increasingly rigorous and evolving industry requirements and workforce needs.
An educational leader in creating and facilitating innovative pathways that advance career and transfer opportunities for students.
An institution that cultivates and leverages industry, government, donor, and individual partnerships to advance the College’s immediate and long-term priorities.
An institution that effectively harnesses traditional and new media to elevate its reputation for program excellence, value, and job-ready graduates.
An institution driven by a culture of inquiry and innovative data analysis to inform decision-making.
An institution in which the organizational and governance structures support flexibility and responsiveness to adapt to changing educational and economic environments.

STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS (2017-2021)

Strategic Directions respond to trends in the external environment that will impact accomplishment of the College mission and vision. The Strategic Directions position the College to successfully address opportunities and obstacles presented by external trends. The Strategic Directions serve as the foundation for developing strategic goals in the College and Campus Plans.

The 2017 - 2021 Strategic Directions are:

Advance the delivery of innovative instructional offerings, such as pathways and stackable credentials, to meet competitive workforce needs and increase educational and career opportunities for students.
Diversify and strengthen revenue streams to address aging infrastructure, alleviate impact of rising costs for students, and achieve College priorities.
Optimize strategic partnerships to respond to employer needs, augment operational and fiscal resources, and promote mutual interests.
Increase data-driven decision-making at all levels and promote transparency by disseminating information and developing the infrastructure needed to support use of data.
Transform learning spaces to accommodate collaborative learning, incorporate advanced technology and new media, and engage the College’s diverse student population.
Foster a culture of inclusion that values, respects, recruits, and retains a diverse college community.
Leverage the College’s framework of accountability by anticipating and responding to regulatory changes, expanding use of technology, and enhancing communication of outcomes.

2017 - 2021 College Strategic Directions Booklet

VALUES STATEMENT

Delaware Technical Community College values the One College philosophy, our collective commitment by all employees to create a consistent student experience throughout the entire College, across all locations - an experience that reflects our proud legacy of providing Delawareans with access, opportunity, excellence, and hope to achieve their dreams through education. We believe that student success is paramount; that open, honest and respectful communication is essential; and that a strong sense of team spirit is the key to "getting it right" for the communities we serve.