Criterion 1: Mission
- Our Culture of Care brings our mission and values to life: Learning, Excellence, Service
- We are the only public community college located on sovereign tribal land through our partnership with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
- Our Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) designation reflects our changing student population and commitment to belonging and success
- SCC’s flexible pathways serve students across transfer, workforce, early college, and bachelor’s education
- Our mission is intentionally connected to planning, budgeting, programs, and student support
Continuous improvement focus:
- We are strengthening the connection between mission, strategy, resources, and results
- We are using data and student feedback to improve belonging, access, retention, and completion
- We are deepening tribal, community, K–12, and workforce partnerships
Key Facts
- Our Values
- Learning
- Service
- Excellence
- Culture of Care
- SCC chooses care through our everyday actions
- HSI Designation
- 30% Hispanic Students
- Located on the sovereign land of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
- Fall 2025 Student Profile
- 75% Part Time
- 37% First Generation
- 26 Average Age
Criterion 2: Integrity
- SCC’s shared governance practices are actively evolving to strengthen voice, clarity, and accountability
- The CARE Team and Compliance Committee ensure that concerns receive coordinated support and result in institutional improvement
- SCC clearly communicates expenditures, programs, outcomes, policies, safety, and accreditation
- Our faculty are supported by evolving practices around academic freedom and shared governance
Continuous improvement focus:
- We are advancing digital accessibility & Clery Act compliance
- We are navigating AI & emerging technologies responsibly
- We are moving from reactive compliance to proactive risk management and improvement
Key Facts
- Shared Governance Groups
- Faculty Senate
- Employee Representation
- Department Chairs and Occupational Program Directors (OPDs)
- President’s Cabinet
- Strategic Planning and Resource Allocation Committee (SPARC)
- College Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC)
- Strategic Scheduling
- Compliance and Transparency
- Clery Act FERPA
- Title IX
- Accessibility
- Consumer Information
Criterion 3: Teaching & Learning
- SCC’s Artichokes Assess Learning framework connects Course, Program, and Institutional Learning Outcomes to student success
- At SCC, Learning extends beyond the classroom through internships, research, service learning, clinicals, and work-based experiences
- Students at SCC are supported by a comprehensive ecosystem of student support including Advising, Tutoring, the First Year Experience Course, Career Services, Disability Resources, Library Services, Counseling Services, and basic needs support
- Our academic programs are intentionally aligned with transfer, workforce, and employer needs
Continuous improvement focus:
- We are using assessment results to improve teaching, curriculum, and student learning
- We are expanding experiential learning and career readiness
- We are preparing students and faculty to use AI and emerging technologies responsibly
Key Facts
- Artichokes Assess Learning Six College Learning Outcomes
- Art and Humanities Awareness
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Information Literacy
- Career Readiness
- Effective Communication
- Social Responsibility
| Goal | Current | 2030 Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Current Course Success | 76% | 77% |
| Retention | 54% | 58% |
| Award Recipients | 790 | 1,000 |
| SUSD Dual Participation | 17% | 25% |
| Annual Enrollment | 11,776 | 13,550 |
| Positive Campus Climate | 77% | 81% |
Criterion 4: Sustainability
- SCC’s planning, assessment, and budget strategy work together through an integrated institutional effectiveness model
- SCC’s Cabinet, SPARC and CBAC connect strategic priorities, evidence, and resource allocation
- Program Review and Threshold Review use data to drive continuous improvement—not just compliance
- Institutional Research provides timely dashboards, KPIs, and analytics that support decision-making at every level
- The college has successfully navigated significant enrollment, funding, and organizational change through collaborative planning and shared governance
Continuous improvement focus:
- We are aligning all planning and budgeting decisions with the Strategic Plan and student success priorities
- We are strengthening data literacy and increasing use of dashboards across campus
Key Facts
- Key Groups and Resources
- SPARC connects strategic planning and institutional priorities
- CBAC supports transparent & shared governance budget planning
- Program and Threshold Review uses evidence to drive improvement and resourcing
- Institutional Research supports data utilization and literacy
- 85% of SCC’s budget funds personnel expenses
- SCC’s General Fund Budget 57.2 million