Assumptions and Principles

Assumptions

Given that UCC will face significant resource allocation reductions during 2009 - 2011 biennium, UCC will seek to:

• Preserve the quality of programs and services which serve student and community needs to the extent possible

• Maintain the comfortable and attractive campus environment as funds permit.

• Nurture the strategic partnerships UCC has developed with the community and industry.

• Be responsive to the needs of students, recognizing they have multiple educational choices.

• Find more ways to serve the district outside of Roseburg.

• Improve the provision of services to students.

• Serve the under- and unemployed.

• Search for alternative revenue sources and be entrepreneurial, including grants and contracts.

• Develop new ways of delivering services and sharing facilities with the community.

• UCC won't fund new F/T positions.

• State allocations remain stagnant.

Principles

• Instruction of students is our top priority.

• Students deserve a qualified and competent faculty and staff.

• Our employees are our most valuable asset.

• Employees will be treated with respect through open communication and transparency.

• The budget will tie directly to operational needs and/or the Strategic Plan.

• Recognize that we are a comprehensive community college with Transfer, Career and Technical, Basic Skills and Community Service Programs.

• Assisting students who are interested in transferring through articulation agreements is important.

• Assisting our students to successfully connect to jobs through Career / Technical and Workforce Programs is important.

• All employees work for the mission of the college, and the success of students and community.

• UCC will meet standards and maintain quality courses to meet accreditation and degree/certificate requirements.