b'CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTLong-Term Planning StrategySince its inception in 1911, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has endeavored 4 to meet the needs of the community it serves. Throughout the decades, the College has held true to its mission, and I am proud of where we are as an institution today. I would like Transformational Trends 613 to thank the many stakeholders that participated in the development of our next strategic plan: Excelerate 2030. The Board of Trustees, college employees, students, and industry partners played a significant role in examining the strengths and weaknesses of the College Inspiring Excellence 14 and provided input as to the future direction of the College. The environment of higher education and society is changing rapidly, and colleges are being Accelerating Achievement Assessment 15 challenged to anticipate those changes and respond in ways they never have before. Gulf Coast has its pulse on the transformational trends that impact the way we engage with our Institutional Commitment No. 1: 16 students and our community. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that drives us to continuously Teaching & Learning pursue innovative initiatives, and we rely on research and collective input to help us reach our goals. Institutional Commitment No. 2: 18 In Excelerate 2030, Innovation is the unifying force of our four new institutional commitments: Student Experience Teaching and Learning, Student Experience, Engagement & Partnerships, and Institutional Excellence. Each commitment incorporates areas of focus, and through a measured approach, Institutional Commitment No. 3: 20 MGCCC will prioritize opportunities for improvement and growth to continue the success Engagement & Partnerships we have experienced for more than 100 years. Institutional Commitment No. 4: 22 At Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, we have the power to change lives. Through Institutional Excellence our passion, dedication, and perseverance, we will continue to Inspire Excellence and Accelerate Achievement as we pursue innovative initiatives and do the great work we do. Master Plans 2429 Excelerate 2030 will be the blueprint for MGCCCs ten-year vision.Board of Trusteesand Executive Council 3031Dr. Mary S. Graham 2 MGCCC STRATEGIC PLAN2030'