WVNCC Strategic Plan 2026-2030 Trend Statements

Mission Statement

West Virginia Northern is a comprehensive community college that provides affordable, quality education and training for all who wish to learn. Northern strengthens our community and empowers individuals to pursue fulfilling lives.

Vision Statement

West Virginia Northern Community College will be a trusted and valued community partner in lifelong learning.

Values

• Learner Focused
  
• Diversity & Inclusion
  
• Lifelong Learning
  
• Teamwork & Integrity
  
• Transparency
  
• Excellence

Strategic Priorities

STRATEGIC PRIORITY #1
Invest in Human Capital

Goal 1: Assess, update, and improve employee training and professional development.
Goal 2: Improve the employee lifecycle from recruitment through succession planning.
Goal 3: Improve human and financial resource utilization.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY #2
Integrate technology to increase student success and organizational efficiency.

Goal 1: Advance technology utilization, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Goal 2: Expand the use of technology-enhanced teaching and learning.
Goal 3: Improve student engagement.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY #3
Fully implement and institutionalize the advising model.

Goal 1: Assess and adapt pathways and course modalities to student needs.
Goal 2: Establish the advising communication plan.
Goal 3: Expand access to the advising model for all students.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY #4
Meet workforce training needs of our communities.

Goal 1: Align credit and non-credit pathways and processes.
Goal 2: Expand personal, career, and economic growth opportunities through continuing education.
Goal 3: Develop and strengthen community partnerships.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY #5
Expand student access to growth opportunities.

Goal 1: Guide students to resources to address their needs.
Goal 2: Foster a safe, positive, and holistic student experience.
Goal 3: Broaden marketing reach and recruitment efforts.