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

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Maricopa Community Colleges will establish a College-Going Behavior for all K-12 Students in Maricopa County. See more

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Maricopa Community Colleges will be the Leader in Workforce Development for Maricopa County. See more

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Maricopa Community Colleges will be a Future-Ready Institutional Leader in Technology for community colleges across the U.S. See more

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Maricopa Community Colleges will drive positive Community Impact by addressing critical economic and social needs in the regions we serve. See more


Aligning Systemwide Goals Through Integrated Planning


Maricopa Community Colleges’ transition to an integrated systemwide planning model establishes 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, provide overarching direction and strategic goals that guide and inform supporting plans and college-level strategies.

 

Planning process diagram shows that the current 3-year plan is in progress, the new 4-year plan begins July 1, 2026, and the subsequent plan starts Spring 2029 for a 2031—and beyond—plan. Additional footnote reads “Each planning process lasts approximately 18 months.”

Future Planning Framework

As we continue to grow and innovate, our multi-year planning cycle ensures strong alignment and shared direction across the organization.