RISE 2030

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RISE 2030 is a commitment to continuing Waubonsee’s tradition of excellence while redefining and reinvigorating its position as The Community’s College. The culmination of an inclusive process that gathered input from our employees, students, and community, RISE 2030 will guide the college’s work for the next five years. The priorities and goals in the plan are reflective of the changing landscape of higher education and the evolving needs of our community. With this new plan, Waubonsee will lead the way into the future – rising to meet new opportunities and further lighting the way for our students.

 

4 Priorities of the Plan

REDEFINE
Our Relationship with the Community
INVEST
in Academic Innovation
STRENGTHEN
the Student Experience
ENRICH
the Employee Experience

Let's Team Up and Shape the Future Together!

Help shape Waubonsee’s future through RISE 2030, our five-year plan to help students succeed and communities thrive.

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RISE Community Partners Mixer Photo Gallery

Held on June 26, 2025 at White Stone Events in Sugar Grove.

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RISE 2030 Car Wrapping "RISE on the Road"

RISE on the ROAD

As the community’s college, we want everyone to be connected to RISE 2030. So we're taking the plan on the road - to you. Wrapping a car from our existing Campus Operations fleet is giving us the opportunity to build awareness, engagement, and excitement throughout the district in a new way. Be on the lookout for it at a location near you!

Waubonsee has been excited to be developing a long-term strategic plan with the help of Huron Consulting Services, LLC, who were selected as the college’s partner in January 2024 after a bid process. In addition to this document that will chart the course for the future direction of the college, three supporting operational plans will also be developed — continuous process improvement, technology, and strategic enrollment management. For further updates on the additional phases of this process, check back in with this page and follow us on social media.

Why This Process? Why Now?

The Case for Action, reflecting engagement with Waubonsee Community College leadership, articulates concisely the necessity of the Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement project.

RATIONALE

Waubonsee Community College (WCC) seeks data-informed strategic action supporting its legacy of continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to consider our strategic direction, in ways that reflect the collective voices of the College and broader community.

ACTION

WCC is prepared to act. Our work will be grounded in our values, reflective of identified strategic priorities, and data driven. We will remain focused on our people, relieving administrative burdens and developing effective and efficient processes. Our offerings will reflect market trends and community needs.

IMPACT

WCC will positively impact the experiences of students, staff, and faculty. By refreshing processes and building capacity to reach and serve a diverse population of students, we will remain fiscally strong and contribute to the vibrancy of the local and regional community.

CONSEQUENCE

To stay relevant and deliver educational opportunities in line with community and market needs, WCC must act. If we do not, we risk jeopardizing a history of financial security, a strong reputation of relevancy, and we risk being seen as complacent.

Executive Sponsors and RISE 2030 Leadership

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Sponsor
Dr. Brian Knetl
President
Co-Sponsor and RISE 2030 Lead
Dr. Toya Webb
Chief of Staff and Vice President of Strategy

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RISE 2030 Co-Lead
Jess Price
Associate Chief of Staff
RISE 2030 ATD Data Lead
Dr. Stacey Randall
Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Innovation, and Planning
RISE 2030 Project Manager
Shellee McCullum
Institutional Effectiveness Project Manager

Questions/Comments?

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Please contact Dr. Toya Webb at twebb@waubonsee.edu.