Everett Community College

Strategic Planning Calendar of Events

Thank you to our community members and employees who have attended the community engagement events to date.  Your continued support of Everett Community College is appreciated.  We have no scheduled events at this time; we will post additional events as they are scheduled.

Completed Events:

May 10, 2013 - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED
How Higher Education Can Drive Economic Development
Location: EvCC Henry M. Jackson Conference Center
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Everett Community College is inviting the public to participate in a discussion about how higher education can serve as a catalyst to drive economic vitality in Snohomish County. The keynote speaker is Walla Walla Community College President Steve VanAusdle, who will talk about higher education's role in improving the economic climate and his experience helping drive economic growth and vitality in Walla Walla’s wine and water management industries. A panel of business leaders will offer local context to his comments by discussing the importance of education-business partnerships and the future outlook for growth in Snohomish County. Participants will be asked to identify and discuss what Snohomish County's community colleges and four-year partners can do to help drive economic vitality here.

January 24, 2013 - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED
Improving Educational Pathways - a next step in implementing EvCC's new strategic plan
Location: EvCC Henry M. Jackson Conference Center
Time:  5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

April 20 & 21, 2012 - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED
Location: Everett Community College Fitness Center 
Visioning Event 
Friday, April 20, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 21, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

 March 15, 2012 - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED
Location: Port of Everett Waterfront Center
Event #4: Enhancing Community Partnerships and Relationships
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Few organizations can reach their full potential operating independently of their community.  Partnerships enhance outcomes for all involved.  How could community colleges and their constituents build stronger relationships to support their missions and desired outcomes?  How do EvCC, the local community, and employers work together more effectively to address our mutual needs? Community members are invited to share their ideas about developing and supporting community partnerships for education.

March 13, 2012 - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED
Event #3: Defining Student Success in Community Colleges
Location: Monroe High School Commons
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m

Traditional definitions of student success were developed with four-year educational institutions in mind, and do not necessarily reflect the mission and purpose of community colleges in today’s environment. What could student success look like in community colleges, particularly EvCC, in the future?  Community members are invited to share their ideas and perspectives on the changing definition of student success and its implications for education and employment.

February 9, 2012 - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED
Event #2: Serving a Diverse Student and Community Population
Location: Tulalip Resort conference area
Time:  5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The world has become smaller through globalization and our local environment has become more diverse.  How will we continue to understand and support increasing underrepresented populations at Everett Community College?  What can our college and community do together to better engage and support a diverse student and community population?  Community members are invited to share their thoughts and ideas about supporting underrepresented populations in higher education.

February 8, 2012 - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED
Event #1: Shaping the Future:  Changing Roles for Community Colleges
Location: Everett Community College main campus
Time:  5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Community colleges today are faced with major change in their local and global environments and must make proactive strategic choices about the roles they will take on and the needs they will serve.  Community members are invited to share their thoughts and ideas about these choices and their implications for Everett Community College through a structured process for discussion and feedback.