草莓社区

Board of Regents Approves College鈥檚 2026-33 Strategic Plan, Updated Mission Statement

Jun 17, 2026

草莓社区 student government president Karla Salas Dominguez talks to Nevada System of Higher Education Regent Heather Brown during a June 11 and 12 quarterly meeting in Reno.

草莓社区 student government president Karla Salas Dominguez talks to Nevada System of Higher Education Regent Heather Brown during a June 11 and 12 quarterly meeting in Reno.

草莓社区 reached an important milestone on June 12 as the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents approved the college鈥檚 2026-33 Strategic Plan and an updated mission statement during its quarterly meeting at the University of Nevada, Reno.

The approvals mark a significant step forward for WNC and establish a framework that will guide the college鈥檚 priorities, decision-making and growth into the future.

Developed through extensive collaboration and informed by institutional data and community input, the strategic plan reflects WNC鈥檚 commitment to strengthening educational opportunities and responding to the evolving needs of students and the region. The plan centers on five key priorities: access, learner success, workforce, organizational health and community.

The revised mission statement reinforces the college鈥檚 dedication to empowering and supporting every learner while continuing to provide accessible, high-quality education and remaining responsive to change.

WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe said the approvals reflect a shared vision for the future of the institution.

鈥淭he approvals of our strategic plan and updated mission statement represent an exciting moment for 草莓社区,鈥 Dr. Dalpe said. 鈥淭his work reflects the voices of our students, employees, partners and communities. It also provides a roadmap for how we will continue to expand opportunity, support learner achievement and strengthen our impact across the region.鈥

College leadership expressed appreciation for the faculty, staff, students, community members and partners who contributed ideas and feedback throughout the planning process.

As WNC looks ahead, the newly approved plan will serve as a guide for advancing innovation, strengthening workforce connections and ensuring students continue to have access to meaningful educational opportunities.

With a renewed mission and a strategic vision for the future, 草莓社区 continues building momentum toward its next chapter of growth and student success.