Mission, Vision and Goals
Mission:
We unite to increase higher education participation and success in the Central Valley.
Vision:
Our vision is to make the Central Valley the state leader in higher education attainment resulting in an enhanced quality of life and economic vitality for Valley residents. We want everyone to know that the Central Valley is the premier place to get a quality education.
Investing in our future
The Central Valley has great needs in employment, education, income level, and overall quality of life for its rapidly growing and increasingly diverse population. Educational attainment levels in the region fall significantly below the state’s average. CVHEC is investing in education as part of a long-term solution to the problems of unemployment, poverty, crime, and lack of economic development. Together, our higher education leaders are making a positive impact on the educational achievement of the region. This, in turn, will impact the economy and availability of skilled workers needs to grow the economy.
Strategic Plan
To view our strategic plan click here.
Why Access Matters Report (PDF) - The purpose of this report is to provide a deeper and more specific understanding of college-going trends in the Central Valley region and the data necessary for monitoring selected indicators in college access, transfer from two-year to four year institutions.
Goals:
- Building and nurturing a college going culture in which a higher percentage of our Valley residents obtain associates and bachelor’s degrees.
- Enhancing cooperation between two-year and four year institutions to increase the student transfer rate.
- Establishing an effective policy voice and advocacy for higher education in the Central Valley.
- Encourage Valley higher education institutions to provide programs meeting the workforce preparation needs of Valley employers.
Supporting the effectiveness of our member institutions through appropriate collaborative initiatives including professional development and data collection and analysis.
Why Access Matters Report (PDF)
The purpose of this report is to provide a deeper and more specific understanding of college-going trends in the Central Valley region and the data necessary for monitoring selected indicators in college access, transfer from two-year to four year institutions.