The comprehensive integrated planning process is implemented every ten years and involves envisioning what the institution is, what it does, and why it does it. The final result of the comprehensive planning process is the Comprehensive Integrated Plan, a document with a broad scope that brings together all institution’s sectors and is developed based on a long-range time perspective. The Comprehensive Integrated Plan includes five sub-plans: The Educational Master Plan (which serves as guide for developing the other plans), the Technology Plan, the Facilities Plan, the People Plan, and the Safety, Security & Accessibility Plan.
The comprehensive planning process is led by a task force that is convened for this purpose. In the taskforce, there is representation of all El Camino College constituencies so that principles of integrated planning are appropriately implemented.
2024-2034 Comprehensive Integrated Planning Process
2017-2022 Comprehensive Master Plan
The strategic planning process takes place every three years and involves implementing selected aspects of the Comprehensive Integrated Plan. The final result of this process is the Strategic Plan, a document that operationalizes and articulates the Comprehensive Integrated Plan. The Strategic Plan identifies the desired strategic outcomes over the next three years which contribute to the 10-year goals of the Comprehensive Integrated Plan, initiatives that contribute to the strategic outcomes, outcomes sponsors who are responsible for monitoring progress of the outcomes and initiatives, and the metric target at the end of three years. Within the comprehensive planning process, three strategic planning processes take place, resulting in three strategic plans.
The strategic planning process is led by a task force that is convened for this purpose. In the taskforce, all El Camino College constituencies are represented so that principles of integrated planning are appropriately implemented.
Some institutional-level plans revolve around cross-cutting issues which should be addressed by all levels of the Institution. By clearly articulating the priorities around these cross-cutting issues, these related plans encourage coordination and participation at all levels of the Institution.
2019-2022 Distance Education Plan
2024-2027 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
2022-2025 Enrollment Management Plan
Student Equity Plan
Program Review takes places every four years (every two years for Career Education
programs). Offices/Programs examine the work completed since the last review to evaluate
the progress towards achieving existing goals and outcomes. The review also involves
looking forward and plan for the next 4 years, setting up new/adjusted goals and outcomes,
guided by the aforementioned evaluation. Through the review process, each office/program
has an opportunity to: 1) critically evaluate the accomplishments and services offered
and 2) plan, recommending necessary changes in order to ensure that goals, objectives
and outcomes are met.
The program review processes are conducted by all areas of the College, which includes
the areas of Academic Affairs, Student Services, and administrative areas (Administrative
Services, Human Resources, and the President’s Office).
The Program Review process is led by the head of the office/program under review.
In the case of Academic Affairs, a faculty member assigned by the Dean will conduct
the review. As a result of this process, each office/program produces a report that
includes both a thorough evaluation of the office/program's effectiveness and a plan
with recommendations for improvement. The plan should align with the institutional
goals and the current Strategic Plan of the College.