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Welcome to IVC Inspire 2035, Irvine Valley College (IVC)'s roadmap for the future.

This webpage 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.

At the heart of Inspire 2035 is a simple but powerful understanding:

  • Our Values describe how we act.
  • Our Vision defines where we are going.
  • Our Mission explains why we exist.

Together, these statements provide a shared foundation for decision making, planning, and continuous improvement across the college. They challenge us to align our daily work with our highest aspirations while remaining responsive to the evolving needs of our students and community.

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 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. 

Vision

To be a student-centered, future-ready college that embodies excellence in education, cultivates care and belonging, inspires innovation, and advances equitable opportunities. 

Mission

Student equity, inclusion, access, and success are at the core of Irvine Valley College. We educate, support, and empower our students through excellent and innovative learning experiences. Leading with integrity, we collaborate with care, and cultivate a strong sense of belonging while responsibly stewarding our resources to meet the evolving needs of our community.

Values

Excellence – Excellence with Purpose 
We pursue exceptional teaching, learning, and service that elevates the success and well-being of every member of our community.

Community – A Community of Care and Collaboration 
We cultivate a caring, connected environment where people feel welcomed, supported, and valued.

Inclusivity – Equity and Belonging for All 
We commit to removing barriers, designing inclusive environments, and creating opportunities where all students and employees can thrive. We honor diversity and affirm the unique contributions of each community member.

Integrity – In Action 
We practice honesty, transparency, and accountability in every decision and interaction. Integrity guides how we teach, serve, lead, learn, and collaborate, shaping a culture people can trust.

Innovation – That Serves and Inspires 
We embrace creativity and forward thinking to build a future-ready college. Through continuous learning, we reimagine how to meet the evolving needs of our students, employees, and community.

Empowerment – Growth and Confidence 
We empower students and employees by providing the encouragement, tools, and opportunities needed to grow with confidence. We believe in people’s potential, and we invest in it.

Sustainability – Stewardship for Today and Tomorrow 
We steward our resources, facilities, and environment responsibly to support long-term institutional resilience, student success, and the well-being of future generations.

Strategic Plan: 2020-2025

1.1 Decrease and eliminate institutional barriers to ensure equitable educational outcomes for minoritized students i.e. Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native American. (VFS) 
1.2 Reduce and eliminate equity gaps for completion rates in transfer-level math and English. (VFS) 
1.3 Reduce and eliminate equity gaps between online and in-person classes 
1.4 Increase equity of access into college 
1.5 Reduce and eliminate student Fall to Spring and Fall to Fall retention equity gaps 
1.6 Cultivate a culturally responsive and inclusive learning and working environment free from explicit/implicit bias 
1.7 Cultivate a culturally responsive and inclusive learning and working environment free from institutional bias

2.1 Increase the number of students annually who earn associate degrees, certificates, or 9 units in CE programs that prepare them for an in-demand job (VFS) 
2.2 Increase the number of students transferring annually (VFS) 
2.3 Increase course success in online and in-person classes 
2.4 Increase course success in online and traditional classroom classes 
2.5 Increase spring to spring and fall to fall retention 
2.6 Increase the percent of exiting career education students who report being employed in their field of study (VFS) 
2.7 Reduce average units accumulated by students who complete degrees (VFS) 
2.8 Increase and support educational programs and student services for adult learners 25 years and older 
2.9 Increase and support the number of outside classroom learning opportunities available for students in each school (and participation in those opportunities) 
2.10 Increase and support inter-disciplinary learning opportunities both within and across the colleges 
2.11 Increase and support the number of professional development opportunities for faculty and staff

3.1 Strengthen and expand industry engagement to support student learning, program development, and regional economic development 
3.2 Increase the number of students who report obtaining a job closely related to their field of study that strongly support the regional economy (VFS) 
3.3 Increase participation in extended learning (community and adult education programs, and emeritus institutes) 
3.4 Increase the number of students who earn college credits while still in high school 
3.5 Increase partnerships with higher education institutions 
3.6 Increase community participation in civic, athletic, and cultural events 
3.7 Increase visibility in the community as a leader on equity, inclusion, and issues central to the health and well-being of the community

4.1 Develop and improve institutional policies, practices, and processes pertaining to facilities, technology, and sustainability 
4.2 Develop an organizational culture of collaboration across the district and with district offices 
4.3 Create a sustainable and robust participatory governance evaluation process 
4.4 Provide enhanced student support with a student-centered design 
4.5 Develop and build out ATEP including collaboration with industry partners 
4.6 Support the work of the IVC Foundation to enhance partnerships and student success