Community Engagement
Advance KCKCC to its next level of excellence and elevate the College’s presence in the community
Goal 1
Develop a broad network of engaged alumni
Initiatives
- Build, implement and maintain a robust alumni database
- Create and host regularly scheduled alumni events
- Create and implement a comprehensive alumni communication plan
- Create and implement plan to target alumni to join KCKCC committee and advisory boards
Goal 2
Cultivate and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships with business and industry, and community stakeholders to enhance KCKCC’s ability to serve stakeholders
Initiatives
- Create and show evidence of an active KCKCC Advisory Council
- Establish a physical presence in downtown KCK with holistic services for KCKCC students and community
- Partner with local businesses, schools, government entities and social-based organizations to increase educational access and opportunities in our community
- Develop and implement a process to listen carefully and respond to community needs, concerns, and suggestions
Goal 3
Launch Centennial Capital Campaign to expand offerings and opportunities for KCKCC students and community
Initiatives
- Identify key College and community needs to be included in the creation of KCKCC’s Centennial Capital Campaign
- Develop multi-level, multi-phase plan, with targeted objectives aligned to KCKCC’s Centennial Celebration
- Create a comprehensive and staged Master Facilities Plan
- Establish a mechanism for program-specific funding sources for scholarships, equipment, etc.
Goal 4
Build community awareness and participation through branded marketing efforts
Initiatives
- Improve the outward facing website functions to allow community members ease of locating information
- Partner with local organizations to provide KCKCC support of local community events
- Engage with community stakeholders in specific marketing campaigns to share the impact of KCKCC
- Provide information to the community in multiple ways to break through communication challenges