CORE Strategic Plan

MCC is a place of belonging, where everyone has a seat at the table. Regardless of who you are or where you come from, we will welcome, believe in, and support you.

MCC is a place of opportunity, where we are actively seeking to eliminate barriers in order to provide our learners with an accessible, affordable, and empowering education.

At MCC, we advocate for a healthy, meaningful, and safe work environment, where we cherish our employees by nurturing a culture of respect, collaboration, professional development, and fun.

At Montcalm COMMUNITY College, we are proud that community is our middle name. We believe that our community and college simply go together. We need one another and make each other better.

At MCC, we are committed to being responsible stewards of our resources, leading to economic viability, environmental sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Promote Student Access

• Execute a Strategic Enrollment Management plan

• Enhance collaborations with K-12 partners

• Strengthen early college and dual enrollment programs

• Streamline admissions, registration, and financial aid

Support Student Success

• Broaden the scope and effectiveness of our success coach program

• Engage in the Rural Guided Pathways Project

Advance Post-Completion Success

• Optimize articulation agreements

• Facilitate career preparation and placement

Enhance Student Life

• Foster student life through activities, athletics, and clubs

• Develop campus housing policies and support services

• Promote student retention through engagement

Deliver Flexible and Accessible Learning Options

• Expand online degree offerings and flexible learning formats

• Broaden the adoption of accelerated courses

Enhance Academic Pathways Driving Student Success

• Fully implement program maps and early academic track identification

• Streamline program progression

• Use data to drive success for all students and elevate outcomes for underrepresented groups

Align Education with Workforce Needs

• Expand certificates and credential options to align with career opportunities

• Collaborate with industry leaders to identify and develop opportunities

• Implement a Workforce Development Plan

Increase Curriculum Innovation and Relevance

• Introduce new programs and courses

• Foster interdisciplinary opportunities & experiential learning

• Support teaching and learning through enhanced professional development

Prioritize Personal and Team Development

• Facilitate opportunities for continuous learning and professional development

• Set clear goals and provide constructive feedback

• Promote cross-functional collaboration

• Provide pathways and resources for career advancement

Improve Job Satisfaction and Employee Engagement

• Recognize and celebrate employee contributions

• Offer competitive compensation and benefits

• Encourage open communication and feedback

• Provide support and training on institutional systems and processes

Provide Healthy Work-Life Balance Options

• Support open communication about mental health and physical well-being

• Encourage time-off and ensure employees’ personal time is respected

• Explore flexible work arrangements when suitable

Create a Sense of Destination and Campus Identity

• Construct and operate a student housing complex

• Execute a facilities and site masterplan

• Engage with the natural landscape to provide recreation opportunities

• Establish clear wayfinding across campuses

Enrich the Campus Experience

• Implement improved campus security

• Introduce on-campus food services

• Create welcoming and inclusive learning environments

• Provide privacy spaces for support services

• Align appearance standards for all spaces

• Establish a campus experience advisory committee

Maximize Sustainability through Operating Efficiencies

• Investigate facilities performance indicator improvements

• Introduce improved recycling practices

• Mitigate invasive species while enhancing native flora on campus

Engage with our Community through Outreach Strategies

• Conduct regularly scheduled advisory committee meetings

• Facilitate community gatherings

• Participate with area organizations

• Provide service-learning opportunities

Welcome our Community onto Campus

• Continue emphasizing lifelong-learning opportunities

• Provide family-oriented events and activities

• Host signature upscaled events

Refresh and Grow our Online Presence

• Update website to ensure an informative and user-friendly experience

• Expand social media engagement