MCC 2026-2030 Strategic Plan
September 2026 Update
Mesa Community College (MCC) is finalizing work on its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. We expect to release the plan by the end of September after college shared governance processes for approval are completed. The college's new strategic plan will be aligned with the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) 2026-2030 Systemwide Strategic Plan: Excellence Through Impact: Vision 2030. MCC's plan will include college-level objectives and strategies that support the following systemwide strategic priorities and goals:
MCCCD Strategic Priority 1: Maricopa Colleges will establish a College-Going Behavior for all K–12 students.
MCCCD Goal 1.1: Ensure all Maricopa County high school students have meaningful opportunities to earn 12 college credits.
MCCCD Strategic Priority 2: Maricopa Colleges will be the Leader in Workforce Development for Maricopa County.
MCCCD Goal 2.1: Align Programs to High-Demand and/or High-Wage Career Pathways. Ensure programs consistently lead to high-demand and/or livable-wage jobs.
MCCCD Goal 2.2: Establish the Most Efficient, Responsive Workforce Education System in Maricopa County. Strengthen the system’s ability to deliver high-quality programs quickly and in alignment with evolving industry needs, with a focus on co-funded or shared investment models.
MCCCD Strategic Priority 3: Maricopa will be a Future-Ready Institutional Leader in Technology for Community Colleges across the United States.
- MCCCD Goal 3.1: Foster a community in which students, employees, and residents confidently and ethically engage with evolving technologies to elevate learning, strengthen workforce readiness, spark innovation, and enrich civic life.
MCCCD Strategic Priority 4: Maricopa Colleges will drive positive Community Impact by addressing critical economic and social needs in the regions we serve.
- MCCCD Goal 4.1: Strengthen Maricopa Community Colleges' Role as a Civic Partner. Position Maricopa as a trusted and impactful partner, leveraging civic partnerships to elevate the quality of life in the communities we serve.
- MCCCD Goal 4.2: Empower Every Student to Thrive and Achieve Their Highest Aspirations. Ensure every Maricopa student has the care, guidance, and services needed to thrive and achieve their highest aspirations.