2025-2030 Strategic Plan
Shaping Our Future, Together
We’re thrilled to embark on the development of FRCC's 2025-2030 Strategic Plan—a bold, collaborative journey to define where we're headed and how we'll get there. This is more than just a plan—it's our opportunity to dream big, take action and ensure FRCC is truly future ready.
In 2024, a cross-functional Strategic Planning Committee made up of administrators, faculty and staff began laying the foundation for this important work. But that was just the starting point. This process has been powered by voices from across the college—students, employees and community partners—through a series of listening sessions, working groups and events designed to spark conversation and inspire new ideas.
We officially kicked off the process at our Fall 2024 In-Service, and during Spring 2025 In-Service, we launched the next phase—bringing energy and intention to the development of a plan that will carry us through the next five years.
Our Strategic Plan will be our North Star—guiding decisions, aligning our priorities and helping us fulfill our promise to students to expand access, elevate quality and shape a college experience that prepares every learner for a thriving future.
Strategic Planning Leadership
Strategic Planning Committee
Lori Alvarez
Director of Budget & Auxiliary Services
Kyla Antony
Associate Vice President, Enrollment & Retention
Susan Baillargeon
Highway Maintenance Program Director
Soley Belt
Chair, Automotive, HVAC/R, Highway Maintenance & Welding
Lilian Clemente
Executive Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
Andy DeRoche
Social Sciences Faculty
Beryl Durazo
Executive Director, FRCC Foundation
Mary Lee Geary
Instructional Dean, Language & Communication
Janel Highfill
Associate Vice President, Workforce Development
Lisa Hough
Raul Lopez
Assistant Director, Small Business Development Center
April Menzies
Associate Vice President, Concurrent Enrollment
Darlene Miller
Database Developer/Analyst
Alana Olschwang
Vice President, Strategy & Innovation
Shelby Potts
Senior Director, Admissions, Recruitment, & Orientation
Nichole Priestly
Coordinator, Wellness Programs
Monica Ramirez
Instructor
Andria Simons
Director, Strategic Planning & College Initiatives
Caralee Sommers
Human Resources Manager
Laura Wally
Instructor
Blake Welch
Program Director, Multimedia, Graphic Design
Michelle Yestrepsky
Career Counselor
Creative Communication Team
Kate Bailey
Sr. Partner, Talent Acquisition & Classification
Daniela Circonciso
Director of Marketing
Lilian Clemente
Executive Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
Emily Hsu
Dean of Access & Student Connections
Jeanine Kennedy
Web & Digital Content Manager
Sara Kimbrough
Creative Projects Coordinator
Morgan Treat
Student
Blake Welch
Program Director, Multimedia, Graphic Design
Vision Groups
Vision groups have been formed to focus on each of our strategic plan themes, shaping the priorities and objectives for each area.
Vibrant Culture
Foster a dynamic culture fueled by empowered employees–investing in performance excellence through accountability, belonging, career growth and well-being to strengthen engagement and retention.
CCCS: Empowered Talent
Facilitator: Amy Nunnally
Chair, Science
Sr. Partner, Talent Acquisition
Senior Director of Student Success
Director, Professional & Continuing Education
Assistant Director, Advising, Business, IT, Manufacturing, Automotive
Program Director, Highway Maintenance Program Director, Highway Maintenance
Sr. Director, Admissions, Recruitment and Orientation
Hospitality Program Director/Faculty
Instructor, Natural Sciences
Campus Safety Supervisor
Cabinet: Jeremy Moretti
VP, Organizational Development & Human Resources
Learning Without Limits
Design and expand access to innovative, responsive, and high-impact programs that reflect the diversity of our students, academic excellence and align with the needs of an evolving workforce.
CCCS: Economic Mobility
Facilitator: Anne Marie Jacobson
Academic Dean, Social Sciences, Education & Public Service
Soley Belt
Chair, Automotive, HVAC/R, Highway Maintenance, Welding
Matt Stilwell
Faculty, English and Communication
Instructional Coach
Liz Griswold
Coordinator, Teaching Excellence Center
Ron Barros
Director, Academic Services
Instructor, Science
Daniela Circonciso
Director, Marketing
Emily Hsu
Dean of Access and Student Connections
Natalie Hansen
Faculty, Surgical Technology
Kae Novak
Assistant Director, Learning Design
Rebecca Woulfe
VP for Academic Affairs and Provost
Cabinet: Alana Olschwang
VP, Strategy and Innovation
Success for Every Learner
Deliver inclusive, student-centered experiences that meet learners where they are – supporting their goals, celebrating their identities and preparing them for meaningful opportunities.
CCCS: Education for All
Facilitator: Angie Peach
Academic Dean, Health Science & Wellness
Executive Director of Equity & Inclusion
Blake Welch
Faculty, Multimedia Graphic Design
Kate Bailey
Sr. Partner, Talent Acquisition & Classification
Owen Smiley
Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator
Director, Disability Support Services
Lori Alvarez
Director, Budget and Auxiliary Services
Kyla Antony
Associate Vice President, Enrollment & Retention
Stephanie Wickman
Director, Learning Design & Technology
Ryan Lambert
Director, Data Science and Institutional Research
Cabinet: Gabriel Castano
VP, Enrollment Management and Student Success
College Excellence
Commit to operational excellence and stewardship through continuous improvement—enhancing financial and environmental sustainability, infrastructure and reputation. As a system trailblazer, we lead innovation to boost efficiency, scale impact and advance our mission.
CCCS: Power of 13
Facilitator: Jeff Smith
Director, Academic Operations
Administrative Assistant, Natural Sciences
Xinyu Waelchli
Assistant Director, Academic Services
Jen Sheaman
Director, Assessment and Accreditation
Christin Asevedo-Smith
Associate Registrar; Records, Reporting, & Veteran Services
Database Developer/Analyst
Erin Peden
Faculty, Biology
Ernie Leslie
Administrative Assistant, Nursing
Ethan Johnson
VP, Operations
Caralee Sommers
Human Resources Manager
Deb Craven
Academic Dean, Science
Chair of CCCS Dean’s Council
Cabinet: David Osborn
VP, Finance and Administration
Transformational Partnerships
Strengthen institutional relevancy through innovative engagement, authentic storytelling, and strategic partnerships that enrich our communities’ health, social, economic and educational vitality.
CCS: Partner of Choice
Facilitator: Janel Highfill
AVP, Workforce Development& Strategic Partnerships
Assistant Director, Small Business Development Center
Lisa Hough
President/CEO, Adams County Regional Economic Partnership
Nowell Vincent
Chair, AEC, Computer Aided Drafting, Multimedia Graphic Design
Sheena Martin
Apprenticeship Coordinator
IT Manager, Enterprise Computing Automation
Ken Floyd
Program Director, Center for Integrated Manufacturing
Valeria Escobedo
Bilingual Admissions Representative, Adult Learner
April Menzies
AVP for Concurrent Enrollment
Amy Winslow
Coordinator, Pre-Award Grants & Financial Support
Michelle Yestrepsky
Career Counselor
Cabinet: Beryl Durazo
Executive Director, Foundation
Process for Developing the Plan
We are partnering with an external facilitator, CampusWorks, Inc, to guide us through the strategic planning process. The facilitator will help engage students, employees and community partners and analyze data to inform the plan.
Research & Planning
We aim to engage in a planning process that is inclusive and collaborative—we’ll be seeking input in a variety of ways from all FRCC community members, including faculty, staff, students, alums and community members. This includes:
- Conducting baseline research on FRCC through a review of internal data and an initial set of interviews with key community members, including members of the Strategic Planning Committees.
- Engaging in internal listening with 100–175 people, including three days of engagement opportunities on campus.
- Conducting an analysis of the higher education landscape, learning from analogous organizations and benchmarking FRCC against similar colleges.
By the end of the project next fall, FRCC will have:
- A published 2025-2030 Strategic Plan with established objectives and goals.
- Key performance indicators and key performance measurements.
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An implementation and tracking plan.
Input & Listening
The Strategic Planning Committee will analyze and discuss the data gathered through the research phase to begin to define the strategic direction for FRCC. As the strategy begins to take shape, Campus Works will conduct a second round of internal/external listening sessions to test ideas and receive feedback from the community, helping the committee refine the strategy and define organizational implications. Campus Works will also build financial projections to further inform decision making.
Why CampusWorks?
- Extensive work partnering with colleges and universities to develop effective strategic plans
- Commitment to equity and inclusion throughout the process and in the plan
- Valuable project activities, including workshops that will engage faculty, instructors, students, staff and community partners
Timeline & Implementation
Over the next few months, there will be opportunities to provide feedback as the strategic plan is developed through activities like focus groups, surveys, information sessions and workshops. Internal and external input is important to developing our goals and strategies.
January 2025
- January 17 - Strategic Plan Launch at Spring into Success 2025 In-Service
- January 24 - Call for Strategic Planning Committee members
February 2025
- Early February - Selection of Strategic Planning Committee members
- February 4 - Trends in Higher Education Workshop – 11 am-1:30 pm at the College Conversation
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- View the 8 Current Trends in Higher Education one-page visual
- February 4-28 - SWOT survey
- February 20 - First Strategic Planning Committee meeting
- February 11-28 - Constituent Focus Groups with faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners
- February 20th - Defining the Student Experience Workshop
March 2025
- March 1-19 - Constituent Focus Groups with faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners
- Finalize the Student Experience Statement
- Strategic Planning Committee
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- Data synthesis
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- Planning for the Future Summit
April 2025
- April 19 - Future Summit
May 2025
- Strategy Development & Mission/Vision Alignment
June 2025
- Develop objectives and gather feedback
July 2025
- Introduce the strategic plan draft and gather feedback
August 2025
- Launching the 2025-2030 Strategic plan at the Fall 2025 In-Service event
Questions?
Feel free to reach out to one of our project chairs:
- Lilian Clemente: For more information about CampusWorks, strategic plan communications or overall project direction.
- Alana Olschwang: For questions regarding data or how decisions are being made.
- Andria Simons: For general questions about the project or process.