Mission & Strategic Plan
Southern State is committed to its mission to provide accessible, affordable and high quality education to people in southern Ohio. The college's strategic plan represents a unifying guide toward fulfilling the college's mission and living its values. Collaboratively, a vision to be Your First-Choice College has been cast.
Strategic Plan
Core Values
Accessibility – Easy to get to, enter, engage, and use. We will:
- provide multiple locations (including campuses, high schools, off-site, and on-line)
- remove barriers for our students
- provide the tools and people to help students navigate college and meet with success
Community Engagement – Being a central contributor to our communities' successes. We will:
- partner with employers, social agencies, local government and schools to contribute to a well-trained workforce
- be responsive and pro-active in our communities
- do our part in providing for a well-educated citizenry and strong community
Quality-driven – Motivated by the pursuit of excellence. We will:
- ensure excellent academic programs that prepare students for life and the workforce
- support academic excellence in our employment and business practices, continuous improvement process, and professional development efforts
- provide transferable, meaningful, credible credentials
Personal Connection – One-on-one personal interaction. We will:
- maintain a friendly, welcoming environment
- demonstrate respect and concern for each individual
- be friendly, helpful and professional
- provide excellent student and customer focus
Unity – Instilling a culture that promotes a sense of safety, community, and place for all to have a voice. We will:
- work together
- maximize the strengths of being a community
- be fair
- respect the individual voice and give consideration to the thoughts of others
- strive to understand and accept those beyond our own experience
Life-Enrichment – Providing a pathway to life-long learning. We will:
- provide an affordable, accessible place to find or pursue your passion
- meet students at various places throughout the life-span
- provide opportunities for student activities and cultural enrichment
- Strategic Areas for 2020-2022
- Check out the strategic areas and projects, working toward our vision for 2020-2022.