Systemwide Strategic Plan
Excellence Through Impact: Vision 2030
Effective July 1, 2026, Maricopa Community Colleges will launch its new systemwide strategic plan: Excellence Through Impact: Vision 2030. The integrated plan carries forward the priorities established in the Excellence 2026 strategic plan along with four new strategic priorities approved by the Governing Board in March 2026.
Strategic Priorities
Maricopa Community Colleges will establish a College-Going Behavior for all K-12 Students in Maricopa County. See goals
Maricopa Community Colleges will be the Leader in Workforce Development for Maricopa County. See goals
Maricopa Community Colleges will be a Future-Ready Institutional Leader in Technology for community colleges across the U.S. See goals
Maricopa Community Colleges will drive positive Community Impact by addressing critical economic and social needs in the regions we serve. See goals
Modal Windows
Goal 1.1
Expand college-going opportunities for high school students. Ensure all Maricopa County high school students have meaningful opportunities to earn 12 college credits.
Goal 2.1
Align Programs to High-Demand and/or High-Wage Career Pathways. Ensure programs consistently lead to high-demand and/or livable-wage jobs.
Goal 2.2
Establish the Most Efficient, Responsive Workforce Education System in Maricopa County. Strengthen the system’s ability to deliver high-quality programs quickly and in alignment with evolving industry needs, with a focus on co-funded or shared investment models.
Goal 3.1
Build a Digitally Fluent Maricopa. Foster a community in which students, employees, and residents confidently and ethically engage with evolving technologies to elevate learning, strengthen workforce readiness, spark innovation, and enrich civic life.
Aligning Systemwide Goals Through Integrated Planning
Aligning Systemwide Goals Through Integrated Planning
Maricopa Community Colleges’ is transitioning to an integrated systemwide planning model which will establish a unified framework that aligns shared priorities, goals, resources, and supporting plans across the district.
Under this model, systemwide plans, including the Academic Master Plan (AMP) and the Systemwide Strategic Enrollment Management (SSEM) Plan, will provide overarching direction and strategic goals that guide and inform supporting plans and college-level strategies.
Systemwide Strategic Planning Cycle
As we continue to grow and innovate, our multi-year planning cycle ensures strong alignment and shared direction across the organization.
Systemwide Integrated Planning Flow
System-level plans will guide and inform college-level strategies and supporting plans by providing overarching direction and strategic goals.
Systemwide Integrated Planning Flow
