National Park College Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Strategic Planning Process
The NPC 2025-2030 Strategic Plan was developed over a 12-month period and included input from many constituencies in Garland County, including students, faculty and staff, employers, and community members. This Plan provides a framework for NPC leadership by focusing efforts on the goals and initiatives that will serve students while preparing for the future.
Strategic Planning Committee
Dr. Rhonda Harrington | Board of Trustees |
Kelli Embry | Administration |
Dr. Jacynda Ammons | Faculty |
Eric Boardway | Computer Services |
Dr. Gwendolyn Carter | Faculty |
Sarah Day | President’s Office |
Kathy Flournoy | Human Resources |
Melony Martinez | Marketing |
Brandon Massey | ChildCare Aware |
Miranda Porter | Institutional Research |
Dr. Stephanie Rizzo | Student Services |
Allison Rush | Upward Bound |
Sheryl Strother | NPC Career Academy |
Jayden Story | Student |
Mary Ann Thomae | Workforce Development |
Timeline
August 2024 | Finalize members of strategic planning committee |
September 2024 | Strategic planning committee initial meeting and training |
September - October 2024 |
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October - November 2024 | Conduct focus groups with community, students, faculty/staff |
January - February 2025 |
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March 2025 | Finalize strategic plan draft |
March - April 2025 | Present strategic plan draft to President’s Cabinet |
April - May 2025 |
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May 2025 |
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June 2025 | Publish the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan to NPC website |
July 2025 | Deploy new strategic plan |
August 2025 |
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Mission
Learning is our focus; student success is our goal.
Vision
We aspire to be the leading comprehensive community college by providing dynamic educational pathways and support programs that promote student success, while cultivating partnerships within our community.
Values
- Access – assist students in achieving their goals by creating a learning community that is accessible, convenient, and affordable.
- Excellence – drive innovation through programs and solutions that cultivate academic excellence and build a highly skilled workforce.
- Accountability – demonstrate integrity and professionalism by upholding ethical, honest, and responsible behavior.
- Collaboration – facilitate partnerships that enhance learning, address community challenges, support economic development, and improve quality of life.
- Respect – create a culture of kindness that recognizes the dignity and inherent worth of all individuals.