GBCC Strategic Plan 2023-2026

Strategic Goal 1: Academic Excellence

“Maintain and enhance program and teaching excellence hallmarked by multifaceted curricula and innovative practices resulting in a successful, transformative educational experience for a diverse population of students.”

Sub-Goal 1a: Support and encourage professional development, scholarship, and innovative and experimental practices in teaching. ​

Sub-Goal 1b: Create a supportive and evidenced-based learning environment for students empowering them to thrive academically and reach their individual goals. ​

Sub-Goal 1c: Assess program effectiveness in meeting student learning outcomes to support and promote achievement in line with discipline and industry standards. ​

Strategic Goal 2: Student Success

“As the college of choice, create equitable pathways where community members become studentsand successfully complete their goals.”

Sub-Goal 2a: Strategically leverage education, business, and non-profit partnerships to reduce barriers for the diverse student population.​

Sub-Goal 2b: Research, design, implement, and evaluate initiatives focused on DEIB best practices for the GBCC community.  ​

Sub-Goal 2c: Meet just-in-time needs to improve student outcomes and well-being through best practices and intentional collaboration across departments.

Strategic Goal 3: Cultivate Community

“As an integral part of the New Hampshire Seacoast, Great Bay Community College will create and sustain mutually beneficial relationships among students, faculty, staff, and community partners that fortify the educational and workforce capacity throughout the state.”

Sub-Goal 3a: Increase the College’s prominence and impact by communicating GBCC’s story of academic excellence and student success. ​

Sub-Goal 3b: Recognize and cultivate partnerships that are innovative, collaborative, and successfully close equity gaps. ​

Sub-Goal 3c: Invest in a supportive workplace culture that embraces and celebrates inclusivity and diversity of thought to achieve the priorities of the College.​

Rev. Aug 2023