Vision 2015 - Creating a Vision for the Future

Vision 2015 is Lorain County Community College's strategic visioning process. The College employed large-scale civic engagement with the Lorain County public to generate ideas for our community's "college of the future."

A 100-member Vision 2015 Council comprised of community members and College faculty, staff and students proposed refinements to the College's mission and values statements, created a new vision statement, and determined six new strategic priorities to redefine the community's priorities for the future of Lorain County Community College. The Lorain County Community College District Board of Trustees approved and adopted the new mission, vision and values statements and the six new strategic priorities.

College Mission

Lorain County Community College, an innovative leader in education, economic, community and cultural development, serves as a regional catalyst for change in a global environment through accessible and affordable academic and career-oriented education, lifelong learning, and community partnerships.

College Vision

Building a world-class community through education, innovation and collaboration.

College Values

• Excellence – We commit to quality in all endeavors and embrace excellence in all that we do.
• Learning – We believe in creating dynamic environments that enhance the teaching and learning experience.
• Individuals – We strive to inspire individuals to become creative and critical thinkers to assist them in reaching their full potential.
• Partnerships – We encourage collaboration, teamwork and cooperation in promoting partnerships throughout our region.
• Innovation – We embrace a culture of continuous innovation and quality improvement that encourages flexibility and risk taking.
• Diversity – We value the contribution and worth of all individuals and ideas and believe that diversity is a competitive advantage for succeeding in a global society.
• Stewardship – We believe in serving our constituents and community in the most responsible and accountable ways to ensure our public’s ongoing trust.
• Engagement – We promote an open environment that provides stakeholders with a voice in the planning and decision-making process.

Strategic Priorities

1. Raise the community's participation and attainment in higher education
2. Prepare globally competent talent to compete in the innovation economy.
3. Accelerate business and job growth to enhance regional competitiveness
4. Forge regional partnerships
5. Serve as a catalyst for enhanced community life
6. Build the College's resource capacity