Academic Master Plan

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COM Academic Master Plan

2024-2027

College of the Mainland’s (COM) 2024–2027 Academic Master Plan (AMP) presents a strategic vision focused on expanding access, enhancing student success and aligning academic programs with industry needs. The prior AMP laid a strong foundation by broadening workforce training and modernizing facilities to better support learning.

Building on recent achievements and addressing community needs, this plan prioritizes data-informed decision-making, innovative academic support, and strategic partnerships to prepare students for successful careers or further education.

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Updated: June 20, 2025

The College of the Mainland Academic Master Plan aims to:

  • Expand instruction and student services in alignment with COM’s mission, vision, values and strategic priorities as a comprehensive community college. 
  • Support enrollment, persistence and student completion/transfer for both degree- and non-degree seekers.
  • Strengthen partnerships with K-12 schools, colleges and universities, businesses and government organizations. 
  • Promote continuous improvement through evidence-based teaching and learning practices.
  • Enhance college planning for curriculum development, course scheduling, resource allocation, technology upgrades, facilities, revenue diversification and service expansion. 
  • Analyze the post-completion performance of both transfer and workforce students, using data on career placement, continued education and earnings as key measures of institutional effectiveness and student success.