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Inspire 2035 Logo Welcome to Â鶹´«Ã½ Inspire 2035, Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½)'s roadmap for the future.

This webpage represents the culmination of a yearlong, campus wide effort to define who we are, what we value, and where we aspire to go as a college. Building on the South Orange County Community College District's ten-month strategic planning process, members of our college community engaged in meaningful dialogue through shared governance councils, committees, town halls, and campus conversations to shape the priorities, goals, values, vision, and mission that will guide Â鶹´«Ã½ through 2035.

The result is a strategic framework grounded in the collective voices, expertise, and aspirations of our students, employees, and community partners. Together, we established six institutional priorities and twelve college-wide goals, affirmed a shared set of institutional values, and developed a new vision and mission that reflect our commitment to student success, equity, innovation, belonging, and community impact.

At the heart of Inspire 2035 is a simple but powerful understanding:

  • Our Values describe how we act.
  • Our Vision defines where we are going.
  • Our Mission explains why we exist.

Together, these statements provide a shared foundation for decision making, planning, and continuous improvement across the college. They challenge us to align our daily work with our highest aspirations while remaining responsive to the evolving needs of our students and community.

Inspire 2035 is more than a plan. It is a commitment to building a student centered, future ready college that embodies excellence in education, cultivates care and belonging, inspires innovation, and advances equitable opportunities for all.

I invite you to explore the goals, priorities, values, vision, mission, and supporting plans that will guide our work in the years ahead. Thank you to the many students, faculty, classified professionals, administrators, and community members whose engagement and partnership made this effort possible.

Together, we are shaping the future of Â鶹´«Ã½.

John Hernandez, Ph.D.
President, Â鶹´«Ã½

For additional information about the college's long range facilities planning efforts, please visit the Â鶹´«Ã½ Facilities Master Plan. 

2025-2035 Priorities and Goals

GOAL 1.1: Foster inclusive, student-centered environments where all learners feel valued, supported, and empowered
GOAL 1.2: Deliver high-impact learning experiences to develop critical thinking, adaptability, and real-world skills
 

GOAL 2.1: Eliminate systemic barriers that prevent underrepresented students from applying, enrolling, and persisting.
GOAL 2.2: Close equity gaps by improving access to enrollment, resources and coursework aligned with student educational goals.
 

GOAL 3.1: Use data-informed strategies to ensure equitable success in graduation, transfer, and career outcomes.
GOAL 3.2: Provide opportunities that support and enhance student readiness, upward mobility, personal growth, and long-term career preparedness.
 

GOAL 4.1: Strengthen industry and workforce partnerships, relationships and collaboration to align education with student needs and regional labor market demands.
GOAL 4.2: Increase access to baccalaureate programs and completion rates after transfer to improve career opportunities.

GOAL 5.1: Expand Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s presence through inclusive outreach, service learning, and civic engagement, and prioritize resources to support these initiatives.
GOAL 5.2: Advance sustainability efforts by integrating eco-conscious practices, reducing the college’s environmental impact, and promoting sustainability education

Goal 6.1: Foster a culture of care, enhancing employee engagement and mutual respect.
Goal 6.2: Empower employees through collaboration, innovation and professional growth to promote student success and employee satisfaction.

For the South Orange County Community College District’s strategic plan, please visit .