Engage - People know who we are and what we have to offer.

* Understanding Students' and Other Stakeholders' Needs

OBJECTIVE:

- Implement fully the enrollment management plan in an effort to foster future campus growth.

* Leading and Communicating

OBJECTIVE:

- Evaluate BSC's operational processes to identify opportunities to increase efficiency, trust, and
  communication.

  Connect - We stay connected to our students and other stakeholders. We ensure the
      best quality student experience while students attend BSC.

* Valuing People
* Accomplishing Other Distinct Objectives (Serving external stakeholders)
* Building Collaborative Relationships

OBJECTIVES:

- Work with community-based organizations to provide life-long learning opportunities.
- Bring the community to the campus through a public relations strategy.

  Deliver - We follow through on our pledge to students and other stakeholders that we
      will deliver the best quality education and training for their success.

* Helping Students Learn

OBJECTIVES:

- Enhance services and quality instruction that ensure students reach their goals.
- Expand student access to BSC's offerings.
- Ensure quality "learn by doing" laboratory experiences for all students.

* Supporting Organizational Operations

OBJECTIVE:

- Develop, fund, and implement a systematic approach to address issues regarding current, new, and
  emerging technologies.

* Measuring Effectiveness

OBJECTIVE:

- Identify, develop, and use data and performance indicators that will aid decision making, improve
  effectiveness, and encourage transparency both on campus and to the public.

* Planning Continuous Improvement

OBJECTIVE:

- Develop criteria (research, data, surveys, trends, etc.) in support of our resource priority setting process to
  aid in effective decisions for the FY 2012 budgeting cycle.

* Academic Quality Improvement Program
Bismarck State College maintains institutional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). One of the pathways to achieve and maintain accreditation is the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP). BSC became an AQIP college in the spring of 2005 when the HLC accepted BSC's application for admission to AQIP.

VISION

  A national model for innovative education and workforce training

MISSION

  Bismarck State College, an innovative community college, offers high quality education, workforce
      training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

INNOVATION STATEMENT

  BSC's Culture of Innovation - Transforming Tomorrow Today