IVC Inspire 2035: Irvine Valley College's roadmap for the future.
IVC Inspire 2035 represents the culmination of a yearlong, campus wide effort to define who we are, what we value, and where we aspire to go as a college. Building on the South Orange County Community College District's ten-month strategic planning process, members of our college community engaged in meaningful dialogue through shared governance councils, committees, town halls, and campus conversations to shape the priorities, goals, values, vision, and mission that will guide IVC through 2035.
The result is a strategic framework grounded in the collective voices, expertise, and aspirations of our students, employees, and community partners. Together, we established six institutional priorities and twelve college-wide goals, affirmed a shared set of institutional values, and developed a new vision and mission that reflect our commitment to student success, equity, innovation, belonging, and community impact.
Inspire 2035 is more than a plan. It is a commitment to building a student centered, future ready college that embodies excellence in education, cultivates care and belonging, inspires innovation, and advances equitable opportunities for all.
I invite you to explore the goals, priorities, values, vision, mission, and supporting plans that will guide our work in the years ahead. Thank you to the many students, faculty, classified professionals, administrators, and community members whose engagement and partnership made this effort possible.
Together, we are shaping the future of Irvine Valley College.
John C. Hernandez, Ph.D.
President, Irvine Valley College
For additional information about the college's long range facilities planning efforts, please visit the IVC Facilities Master Plan.
2025-2035 Priorities and Goals
PRIORITY 1: Student-Centered
IVC will foster an inclusive environment where students feel valued and supported
GOAL 1.1: Foster inclusive, student-centered environments where all learners feel valued, supported, and empowered
GOAL 1.2: Deliver high-impact learning experiences to develop critical thinking, adaptability, and real-world skills
PRIORITY 2: Equitable Access
IVC will ensure that all students have equitable access to opportunities to explore, enroll in, and succeed in their educational journeys
GOAL 2.1: Eliminate systemic barriers that prevent underrepresented students from applying, enrolling, and persisting.
GOAL 2.2: Close equity gaps by improving access to enrollment, resources and coursework aligned with student educational goals.
PRIORITY 3: Equitable Outcomes
IVC will provide the support, resources, and opportunities needed for all students to achieve academic and career success
GOAL 3.1: Use data-informed strategies to ensure equitable success in graduation, transfer, and career outcomes.
GOAL 3.2: Provide opportunities that support and enhance student readiness, upward mobility, personal growth, and long-term career preparedness.
PRIORITY 4: Economic and Social Mobility
IVC will advance the economic and social mobility of students
GOAL 4.1: Strengthen industry and workforce partnerships, relationships and collaboration to align education with student needs and regional labor market demands.
GOAL 4.2: Increase access to baccalaureate programs and completion rates after transfer to improve career opportunities.
PRIORITY 5: Community Vitality, Engagement, and Sustainability
IVC will enhance community vitality, engagement, and sustainability
GOAL 5.1: Expand IVC’s presence through inclusive outreach, service learning, and civic engagement, and prioritize resources to support these initiatives.
GOAL 5.2: Advance sustainability efforts by integrating eco-conscious practices, reducing the college’s environmental impact, and promoting sustainability education
PRIORITY 6: Workplace Culture and Growth
IVC will foster a safe environment where employees feel empowered, valued, and respected
Goal 6.1: Foster a culture of care, enhancing employee engagement and mutual respect.
Goal 6.2: Empower employees through collaboration, innovation and professional growth to promote student success and employee satisfaction.
For the South Orange County Community College District’s strategic plan, please visit SOCCCD Inspire 2035.