Central Valley
HIGHER EDUCATION CONSORTIUM
STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2014 - 2017
MISSION
To provide effective leadership that promotes programs, policies, and performance designed
to increase higher education attainment by the people in the central valley.
VISION
For the Central Valley to be a place where higher education is valued and attained by an increasing percentage
of our population resulting in an enhanced quality of life in our region.
GOAL 1
1.1 Advocate for financial
aid policy change.
1.2 Advocate for resources
to support higher
education.
1.3 Work collaboratively
with like-minded
organizations to
increase awareness of
issues affecting higher
education and to
effect change.
GOAL 2
2.1 Establish and strengthen
K-12/higher education
partnerships to expand
the college-going
pipeline.
2.2 Establish resource
leveraging activities
among program
and service providers.
2.3 Identify and market
CVHEC and K-16
resources available
to prospective
students.
2.4 Establish outreach
efforts to communicate
the importance of
higher education and
job training to
individuals and families.
GOAL 3
3.1 Enhance cooperation
between 2-year and
4-year institutions to
increase the student
transfer rate.
3.2 Promote efforts to
align curriculum
between and
among sectors.
3.3 Promote best practices,
redesigned program
delivery and provide
resources for
identifying and
implementing them in
member institution
programs.
3.4 Build and nurture a
college going culture in
which higher
percentages of
Central Valley residents
obtain associate,
bachelor, and graduate
degrees and/or
complete job
training programs.
GOAL 4
4.1 Strengthen and enhance
alignment with K-12
sector.
4.2 Work with the business
community to enhance
communication and
maximize resources and
services.
4.3 Work with employers
to align curriculum
with current and future
employment needs.
4.4 Mobilize business and
community support for
higher education.
Strengthen & promote a
collective regional voice that
advocates for higher education
in the Central Valley.
Continually reinforce & nurture
a college-going culture in the
Central Valley.
Lead efforts to improve
student success & completion
of post-secondary
educational goals.
Develop new partnerships &
leverage existing
relationships to support
CVHEC goals
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3.5 Build upon efforts by
K-12 and higher
education providers to
strengthen the college
and career readiness of
students entering
degree and/or job
training programs.
Central Valley
HIGHER EDUCATION CONSORTIUM
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Goal-Focused Work Groups
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
K-12
Workforce Development
Student Support Services
Transfer & Articulation
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Communication
ANALYST
K-16 Pipeline &
Special Projects
Grants & Data Research
Advocacy Government
Relations
KEY RESULT AREAS
CVHEC BOARD WILL MONITOR PROGRESS AND MAINTAIN ACCOUNTABILITY TOWARDS THESE GOALS
GOAL 1
Strengthen and promote a collective regional voice that
advocates higher education in the Central Valley
Activities:
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Expand methods to publish and disseminate information
Communicate needs to state legislators
Write letters of advocacy to legislators
Continue communication with stakeholders on policy matters
Outcome:
• Conduct annual legislative visits resulting in additional
resources and policies promoting higher education
• Publication of new/revised brochure/website/newsletter
Measurement:
• Year-end analysis of legislative policies and funding initiatives
affecting the Central Valley including documentation of enacted
legislation and additional funding resources
• Year-end analysis of effectiveness of communication tools and
strategies including # of direct contacts and feedback from
stakeholders
GOAL 2
Continually reinforce and nurture a college-going
culture in the Central Valley
Activities:
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Support college readiness efforts
Support College Next! Boot Camp
Support financial aid campaign
Leverage “Closing the Gap” efforts
GOAL 3
Lead efforts to improve student success and completion
of post-secondary educational goals
Activities:
Outcome:
• Continue to support Careers Pathways through state and DOL funding
• Expand range & diversity of HE offerings, degrees,
specializations, job training
• Support existing and new programs that focus on student
completion/transfer activities
Measurement:
• Revision/edition of 3 to 5 career pathways resulting from state
and federal funding
• 5% increase in # of students completing specialized job training
programs
• 4% increase in the # of students completing 2 and 4 year degrees
• 3 to 5% increase in # of students enrolling in post-secondary
education
• 3 to 5% increase in # of HS graduates completing A-G
requirements
• 3 to 5% increase in students completing the FAFSA application
• A-G documentation from CA Dept. of Education
• Enrollment data from community college chancellor’s office,
UC & CSU offices, and private institutions
• FAFSA data from federal agency
Outcome:
Measurement:
• Documentation of new/revised grant funded pathways by
Community Colleges
• Documentation of increased numbers completing training
programs by Community College Chancellor’s Office
• Documentation of completion numbers by Community College
Chancellor’s Office, UC and CSU
GOAL 4
Develop new partnerships & leverage existing
relationships to support CVHEC goals
Activities:
• CVHEC Board members engage with K-12 superintendents in a
regional forum annually
• Coordinate opportunities to support K-12 with Common Core
and college assessment alignment
• Coordinate with employer stakeholders to align training with
employer needs
Outcome:
• Significant alignment/agreement on policies common core standards
• Significant alignment/agreement on college entrance assessment
• Increase of 5-10 academic/training programs better aligned
with employers’ needs
Measurement:
• Listing of positive policies resulting from discussions and annual
forum with K-12 superintendents
• Initiation of alignment discussions between K-12 and higher
education on assessment tests
• Listing of positive feedback from employers regarding better
training alignment to employer needs