Institutional Commitments
1 . Teaching and Learning
Foster an accessible learning environment that supports excellence in teaching through educational practice and professional development supported by research , outcome-based learning assessment , and student engagement and persistence through academic communities .
2 . Fostering Equity
EFSC is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access , equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age , race , national origin , color , ethnicity , genetic information , religion , sex , gender , sexual orientation , pregnancy , disability , marital status , veteran status , ancestry or political affiliation in its programs , activities , or employment . The College fosters equity through broad-based employee recruiting , peerto-peer and student mentoring , and academic communities to provide academic and student support to students of all demographics .
3 . Student-Ready
EFSC is a student-ready college that assists all students within academic communities throughout their educational journey from admission to completion by providing a variety of academic and co-curricular programs , student support services , student life activities , and resources to overcome barriers to success .
4 . Completion EFSC helps facilitate advancement toward completion for students of all backgrounds through learning and academic community opportunities and flexible , intentional scheduling that develop students ’ academic skills , celebrate achievements , and provide holistic support for success .
5 . Future Focused EFSC is a data-informed institution that identifies opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement through focusing on desired outcomes , exploring and analyzing options , taking action , and assessing results to meet the needs of students , employees , and the community .
6 . Workforce Education EFSC is responsive to the needs of an evolving workforce by developing and enhancing programs with intentional scheduling , instructional modality choice , and rapid time to completion for students to develop skills within fields that lead towards jobs in high demand careers within Brevard County .
7 . Accountability EFSC is committed to institutional effectiveness through transparent communication , empathetic leadership in all areas , strategic planning , and data-informed decision-making through a shared governance model that is accountable to students , state and federal governments , accrediting bodies , and the community .
8 . Employee Relations EFSC values employees ’ expertise , knowledge , and skills and is dedicated to the professional development of faculty and staff to advance its mission . The College provides a range of professional development opportunities both internally and externally to support employee growth . Additionally , the College strives to provide for an evolving workforce through career ladders for employee advancement .
9 . Revitalization of Campuses EFSC seeks to revitalize campuses by developing and maintaining state-of-the-art facilities through a transparent and continuous review cycle based on principles of sustainability .
10 . Enhancing Revenue Streams EFSC supports existing revenue ( tuition and state appropriations ) by cultivating grants , gifts , new partnerships , and sponsorships to create a more diversified portfolio of revenue streams to offset costs to students and the College . The College calibrates operating budgets to align with the strategic plan to ensure fiscal responsibility through measurable objectives .
11 . Community Relations EFSC cultivates relationships with its community stakeholders through service and experiential learning , co-curricular opportunities , cultural enrichment , economic development , robust alumni connections , lifelong learning opportunities , sports , wellness , and partnerships with diverse organizations .
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