Strategic planning is a multiyear organizational plan that defines long-term goals and objectives and guides KBOCC toward a shared vision for the future. It serves as a roadmap for growth, development, and community impact, centered on student learning and success and grounded in Anishinaabe values.
A systematic and integrated strategic planning process serves many important purposes:
- creates an institution-wide sense of clarity and transparency,
- keeps all areas aligned with our vision, mission, and goals,
- identifies and guides the best strategies to accomplish goals,
- tracks progress on activities and their outcomes/impact,
- includes collaboration and cross-functional engagement, and
- focuses resources on key priorities.
PROCESS
Typical components of the strategic planning process include data gathering and pre-planning; community engagement and visioning; environmental scan; goal and objective setting; strategy and initiative development; resource allocation; monitoring and evaluation; and communication and reporting.
OUR NORTH STAR
Our strategic plan is guided by our Vision, Mission, and Values—our “North Star”—which were refreshed through community engagement in 2024.
Vision: To be an intergenerational center of educational excellence and innovation grounded in Anishinaabe values for community advancement and well-being.
Mission: As a tribal land grant institution, Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College supports and uplifts all learners to achieve their goals through holistic education, while promoting Anishinaabe culture, language, and lifeways.
Values: Guided by the Seven Grandfather Teachings—Humility (Dabasendizowin), Truth (Debwewin), Courage (Zoongide’iwin), Honesty (Gwayakwaadiziwin), Respect (Manaaji’idiwin), Love (Zaagi’idiwin), and Wisdom (Nibwaakaawin)—KBOCC prepares students to live and lead with Mino-Bimaadiziwin, the good life.
RESOURCES
KBOCC is committed to an open, inclusive, and transparent planning process. You can review the following materials:
