Strategic Planning

These qualitative and quantitative data were analyzed to identify key themes that drive our strategic priorities: 

1. TBCC is valued and respected by the community. 
2. The community is counting on the college to support workforce development and economic vitality. 
3. There is a need to increase visibility, awareness, and engagement with TBCC across the community. 
4. Students are the college’s greatest promotors, and they desire even more of the great support they receive at TBCC. 
5. There is an opportunity for TBCC to lead, convene, and connect the community to address challenges and foster civic engagement. 
6. A continued commitment to diversity and inclusion at the college is important to stakeholders. 
7. Strengthening systems, processes, capabilities, and relationships at the college would improve employees’ experience. 

Discovering the community’s strong support and the value placed on the college was gratifying. Students emerged as robust advocates for our initiatives. The community expressed a desire for increased involvement with the college and urged TBCC to contribute to addressing local challenges. This creates a significant opportunity for the college to actively engage in the community’s vital efforts The complete Insight Report is available on our website.  

TBCC formed a steering committee to lead the plan’s development, welcoming participation from both staff and faculty. This inclusive group collaboratively pinpointed strategic priorities for the college, drawing from key insights. They crafted the college’s new mission statement and values. The steering committee, in coordination with college leadership, shaped the college’s vision, aiming for an aspirational goal while remaining rooted in our community role. 

Mission: TBCC serves our diverse community equitably through educational excellence, community collaboration, and opportunities for lifelong learning. 

Vision: TBCC is the educational center of our community: responsive, innovative, empowering, and invested in the progress of all. 

Values:  

• Relationship-Oriented: We prioritize relationships and partnerships that strengthen our community. 

• Innovative: We are continually evolving to meet the changing needs of our community with responsive and relevant solutions. 

• Student-Centered: We provide our students with the individualized support they need to achieve their unique goals. 

• Equitable: We are committed to tackling systemic inequities and building an accessible and inclusive environment. 

• Scholarly Excellence: We protect and promote an environment in which we explore, question, learn, and master both academic and skills-based knowledge. 

• Exceptional Student Experience: Continue our Guided Pathways work to foster an environment where students can gain a sense of belonging, feel heard, and be empowered to achieve their own excellence. 

• Educational Excellence & Workforce Development: Engage individuals in equitable, inclusive, and supportive learning environments that stimulate growth and prepare them with the skills they need for their next steps in higher education and the modern workplace. 

• Employee Experience & Organizational Health: Continuously assess and improve our systems, processes, and overall employee experience to ensure TBCC is a healthy and effective organization that can attract and retain a talented and diverse team. 

• Community Engagement & Awareness: Intentionally seek opportunities to strengthen and develop relationships with our community and build awareness of how TBCC can contribute to the health and vitality of Tillamook County. 

• Equity & Inclusion: Intentionally welcoming the community into a safe and supportive environment where everyone belongs. We do this by eliminating systems barriers and embedding equity and inclusion into every facet of TBCC.