TENNAIR 2026

Innovation requires more than bold ideas—it requires alignment and accountability. This session highlights JSCC’s six-month, inclusive strategic planning process that intentionally brought diverse voices into tune to define a shared, measurable direction.

The process began with a review and revision of the mission statement, followed by parallel work from five subcommittees focused on Academic Innovation, Financial Vitality, Student Success, Workforce Partnerships, and Institutional Culture. Employees, students, and community partners contributed through a comprehensive survey, ensuring broad engagement and shared ownership.

This collaboration produced six strategic pillars—Relationships, Resources, Reputation, Reach, Relevance, and Results—each supported by a strategic goal and priorities. High-level KPIs were developed for each goal and are reviewed annually to track progress. Unit?level Institutional Effectiveness plans align expected outcomes to the strategic goals and priorities, reinforcing coherence and support across the five-year plan.

Shared values emerged—student-centered care; momentum and growth; reliability and stewardship; grit, culture, and community pride; and opportunity and promise—shaping the vision: JSCC is a catalyst for opportunity where students, partners, and communities see their future through education. Together, these elements formed the plan’s theme, SEE JSCC—Strengthen, Empower, Enhance, drawn from the revised mission.

Participants will gain practical insights into building an inclusive, data-informed strategic planning process that aligns innovation with mission, values, and measurable outcomes.