7. Summary

Victor Valley College recognizes the dynamic forces that are changing the characteristics of its service area and student body. Changes in population demographics, economic characteristics, and market forces have combined to create programmatic challenges for the institution. These challenges and trends are the very reason for undertaking educational master planning, strategic planning, and the planning associated with facilities and technology. While change is inevitable, the true character of an institution is how it prepares for and responds to that change. In this case, Victor Valley College and the entire mix of faculty, staff, students, administrators, trustees, and community partners have operationalized their vision within the goals, objectives, and values expressed in this plan. Their commitment to a state-of-the-art academic institution, capable of meeting the issues of diversity and technology head on, stand as testaments to true leadership.