Cerro Coso Community College has established the following goals that relate to various aspects of the college in concert with our mission.
Strategic Goal 1: Maximize Student Success And Access
Objective #1: Improve Onboarding
| Success Metrics | 2020 | 2024 Target |
|---|---|---|
| Increase FTES | 2,965 | 3,420 |
| Increase the # of students taking at least 1 class at the IWV (Excludes ADMJ Police In-Service Courses) | 1,292 | 1,545 |
| Increase the # of students taking at least 1 class at East Kern | 2,084 | 2,182 |
| Increase the # of students taking at least 1 class at ESCC Bishop | 315 | 318 |
| Increase the # of students taking at least 1 class at ESCC Mammoth | 239 | 251 |
| Increase the # of students taking at least 1 class with CC-Online | 6,328 | 6,518 |
| Increase the # of 1st time degree seeking students taking 12 or more units in their 1st term | 333 | 496 |
| Increase High School enrollment | 2,206 | 2,821 |
| Increase the # of incarcerated students taking at least 1 class with CC | 1,119 | 1,480 |
| Decrease the % of enrollments dropped before 1st day of class | 17.7% | 15.6% |
| Decrease the % of students dropped from all courses before 1st day | 9.9% | 8.9% |
| Decrease the % of enrollments dropped between 1st day & census | 16.2% | 15.2% |
| Decreases the % of students dropped between 1st day & census | 14.8% | 11.0% |
| Increase the % of students completing advisement / counseling as part of onboarding | 69.3% | 74.9% |
| Increase the % of students completing abbreviated education plans as part of onboarding | 48.6% | 55.4% |
| Increase the % of students completing orientation as part of onboarding | 65.1% | 68.7% |
Objective #2: Improve Momentum Points
| Success Metrics | 2020 | 2024 Target |
|---|---|---|
| Increase the % of students completing comprehensive education plans in 1st term | 23% | 35% |
| Increase the % of 1st time degree seeking students persisting from term 1 to term 2 | 66% | 73.1% |
| Increase the % of 1st time degree seeking students persisting from term 1 to term 3 | 45.4%(2019) | 52.1% |
Strategic Goal 2: Narrow Student Equity Gaps
Objective #1: Improve Onboarding
| Success Metrics | 2020 | 2024 Target |
|---|---|---|
| Decrease the % of students aged 20 to 24 dropped from all courses before the 1st day | 12.9% | 12.0% |
| Decrease the % of first-generation students dropped from all courses before 1st day | 12.9% | 12.0% |
| Decrease the % enrollments dropped by Black of African American students before 1st day | 20.1% | 14.0% |
| Decreases the % of Black or African American students dropped from all courses between 1st day & census | 14.8% | 10.0% |
| Decreases the % of students aged 25 to 29 dropped from all courses between 1st day & census | 15.9% | 13.0% |
| Increase the % of Black or African American students completing advisement/counseling as part of onboarding | 57.1% | 63.0% |
| Increase the % of students aged 25 and older completing advisement / counseling as part of onboarding | 47.5% | 61.0% |
Objective #2: Improve Momentum Points
| Success Metrics | 2020 | 2024 Target |
|---|---|---|
| Increase the % of American Indian or Alaska Native students completing comprehensive education plans in 1st term | 23.3% | 30.0% |
| Increase the % of students aged 20 to 24 completing comprehensive education plans in 1st term | 15.3% | 18.0% |
| Increase the % of students with no financial aid completing comprehensive education plans in 1st term | 7.9% | 10.0% |
| Increase the % of first-generation students completing comprehensive education plans in 1st term | 16.4% | 20.0% |
| Increase the % 1st time degree-seeking Black of African American students successfully completing 12 to 23.9 credits | 25.9% | 33.0% |
| Increase the % 1st time degree-seeking students aged 20 and older successfully completing 12 to 23.9 credits | 20.1% | 29.0% |
| Increase the % 1st time degree-seeking students with no financial aid successfully completing 12 to 23.9 credits | 26.3% | 37.0% |
| Increase the % 1st time degree-seeking American Indian of Alaska Native students successfully completing 24 to 30+ credits | 7.7% | 13.0% |
| Increase the % 1st time degree-seeking Black or African American students successfully completing 24 to 30+ units | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| Increase the % 1st time degree-seeking students aged 20 or older successfully completing 24 to 30+ units | 2.1% | 7.0% |
| Increase the % 1st time degree-seeking students with no financial aid successfully completing 24 to 30+ units | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Increase the % 1st time degree-seeking first-generation students successfully completing 24 to 30+ units | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Increase the % of 1st time degree seeking students aged 20 to 29 persisting from term 1 to term 2 | 50.9% | 53.0% |
| Increase the % of 1st time degree seeking students aged 30 and older persisting from term 1 to term 2 | 64.9% | 72.0% |
| Increase the % of 1st time degree seeking students aged 20 to 29 persisting from term 1 to term 3 | 26.4% | 31.0% |
| Increase the % of 1st time degree seeking students aged 30 and older persisting from term 1 to term 3 | 29.1% | 34.0% |
Strategic Goal 3: Strengthen Organizational Effectiveness
Objective #1: Strengthen Community Connections
| Success Metrics | 2020 | 2024 Target |
|---|---|---|
| Increase the # of Career Technical Education degrees and certificates awarded | 391 | 437 |
| Increase the # of annual enrollments in CTE courses | 11,273 | 12,078 |
| Increase the # of students completing 9 or more CTE units in their first year | 750 | 811 |
Objective #2: Improve Professional Development
| Success Metrics | 2020 | 2024 Target |
|---|---|---|
| Increase the percentage of employees who have attended professional development activities | 54% | 82% |
| Increase the percentage of employees who feel there are opportunities at the college to learn & grow | 45% | 73% |
| Increase the percentage of employees who feel they are provided adequate training to do their work | 54% | 82% |
| Increase the percentage of employees who feel the college provides encouragement & support for professional growth & development | 53% | 80% |
| Increase the percentage of employees who feel they have had input into the professional development that concerns them (faculty, staff, management). | 73% | 81% |
Objective #3: Improve Atmosphere
| Success Metrics | 2020 | 2024 Target |
|---|---|---|
| Increase the number of employees who feel their immediate supervisor keeps them informed of issues relevant to my job | 70% | 77% |
| Increase the number of employees who feel their immediate supervisor asks for their input before making decisions that affect their work | 67% | 72% |
| Increase the number of employees who feel valued as an employee of the college | 51% | 80% |
| Increase the number of employees who feel consulted & listened to regarding decisions in the workplace | 48% | 75% |
| Increase the number of employees who feel interactions with their immediate supervisor are positive or very positive | 81% | 85% |
Objective #4: Improve Participatory Governance
| Success Metrics | 2020 | 2024 Target |
|---|---|---|
| Increase number of employees who feel relevant information affecting the college is communicated throughout the organization | 41% | 71% |
| Increase number of employees who feel that representatives in governance committees adequately inform me about important college issues | 60% | 82% |
| Increase number of employees who feel their representatives on governance committees ask for their input on important issues | 51% | 73% |
| Increase number of employees who feel that information flows well upward through the organizational structure | 23% | 77% |
| Increase number of employees who feel information flows well downwards through the organizational structure | 24% | 63% |
| Increase number of employees who understand the decision-making process at the college | 57% | 79% |
| Increase number of employees who feel that the decision-making process at the college is effective | 39% | 53% |
Objective #5: Improve Facilities and Maintenance
| Success Metrics | 2020 | 2024 Target |
|---|---|---|
| Increase number of employees who feel that the college where they work is adequately maintained | 61% | 72% |
| Increase number of employees who feel that the environment in which they work is conducive to productivity | 60% | 72% |
| Increase number of employees who feel that the college or location where they work is attractive | 58% | 71% |
| Increase number of employees who feel that the college or location is kept clean | 82% | 86% |
Objective #6: Improve Safety and Emergency Preparedness
| Success Metrics | 2020 | 2024 Target |
|---|---|---|
| Increase number of employees who feel safe at their work location | 72% | 89% |
For more details see the complete Strategic Plan 2021-2024.
