Creating a new vision for our community’s college of the future

Lorain County Community College’s Board of Trustees adopted the new Vision 2015 plan in January 2007, including a new mission statement, values, and six strategic priorities that will guide the College’s developmental strategies for the next eight years.

The plan was developed by a 100-member Vision 2015 Council, which was comprised of external community and regional stakeholders, faculty, staff, and students and culminated an 18-month process of listening and learning sessions.

“Vision 2015 creates the future directions for LCCC and represents the collective input from t hose we serve in helping to shape and create priorities that will enhance our community’s educational attainment and competitiveness needed for this knowledge economy,” comments LCCC President Roy A. Church.

The Vision 2015 Council met five times from September through December 2006 to learn about trends influencing the future of the College in the areas of education, economy, community, and culture, and to review and refine the ideas developed through the listening and learning phase.

The collaborative process resulted in the Vision 2015 Council’s recommendation for the new mission statement, values, and six strategic priorities.

Mission Statement

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.

Values Statements

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.