SUPPORTING OPERATIONAL STATEMENTS

Vision

'Central College' should be seen as making a difference to the lives of its students, adding to the development of the region, and assisting with the future of its community.

Values

The establishment of an explicit set of values that underpins all that the College does and stands for.

• Professionalism
• Ethics
• Educational Standards
• Technological Advancement
• Customer Service

Direction

In pursuit of its vision and mission the College will identify key strategic directions to chart its growth and development

• pursue a managed growth strategy
• develop a broad academic profile with strong professional orientation
• develop a diversified revenue base and actively pursue financial self-reliance
• actively pursue an international focus in its teaching, learning, and community engagement
• promote the distinctiveness of its location,and maximize the visibility and reputation of the college across both its own region and internationally
• be accessible to its student and staff communities in ways that meet their needs.

People

The strategic development of 'Central College' is inextricably linked to the quality and professionalism of its staff.

The College will have:

• a diverse student body reflecting the communities that it serves
• a reputation for the quality of its students and the professional capabilities of its graduates
• a reputation for providing educational opportunities for disadvantaged students from within the region.
• areputation for fostering collegiality and professionalism amongst its staff and rewarding achievement and excellence

Standards

• the College will provide distinctive,professionally oriented and flexible academic programs
• the College will enhance its reputation for educational excellence and scholarship in teaching…resulting from the professionalism of staff and the commitment of students
• the College will provide a high quality,student-centered experience to improve student success and graduation rates
• the College will ensure students 'learn to learn' and graduate with the ability to participate actively and responsibly in an ever changing world