Strategic Plan

Strategic planning at NICC is ongoing, systematic, inclusive and collaborative, involving faculty and staff, students, partners, community members and more. The strategic plan is the guiding document that holds the College employees mutually accountable for achieving strategic goals and making data-driven decisions by providing clear, consistent goals that move NICC forward through continuous improvement.

The Board of Trustees approves the NICC strategic plan, which follows a three-year cycle with annual outcome reports.

2023-25 Strategic Plan

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Advance Our People

Build strong, collaborative teams that are creative, forward-thinking, solution-oriented and respectful of their members' individuality & diversity.

See Goals in Advance Our People

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Inspire Our Consumer

Provide high-quality, innovative, affordable and responsive programming.

See Goals in Inspire Our Consumer

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Elevate Our Organization

Foster an environment that is safe, collaborative, resilient and nimble.

See Goals in Elevate Our Organization

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Strengthen Our Finances

Establish risk-tolerant financial strategies that are resilient to market and economic tensions.

See Goals in Strengthen Our Finances

Contact Us About Our Strategic Plan

Kathy Nacos-Burds
Kathleen Nacos-Burds, Ph.D.
Vice President of Teaching and Learning
  • nacos-burdsk@nicc.edu
  • 844.642.2338, ext. 2135