2024 – 2029 Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan outlines the college’s vision, goals and priorities to advance learning, innovation and community engagement.
We aim to provide an education for a lifetime that will prepare individuals to thrive and adapt in an ever-changing world. The strategic plan looks beyond the day-to-day work at the college and envisions a future closer to achieving our vision and better than where we are today. It fosters a dynamic and inclusive learning environment, aligns our goals, targets improvements, and further improves the quality of education and experience for students.
Casper College is a public, comprehensive two-year institution with a primary focus on student success that provides learning opportunities to enrich the lives of our students and community.
Casper College strives to provide an education for a lifetime that will prepare individuals to thrive and adapt in an ever-changing world.
In support of our college and community mission, Casper College holds the following core values:
We are focused on empowering students to achieve their personal and professional goals at any stage of life.
We aim to partner with our community in serving the comprehensive educational needs for individuals, companies, and government.
We are committed to demonstrating the value of Casper College by ensuring our programs are accessible, relevant, and responsive to the evolving needs of our students, communities, and the global workforce.
We aim to cultivate a workplace that is not only rewarding but also inspirational where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to excel in their roles.
We can say students come first at Casper College but you’ll have to experience it to understand what it truly means. We are intentional about putting students at the center of our work and passions. We aim to provide a transformative educational experience for students by empowering their minds and nurturing their potential where they feel that they are part of a community that is passionate about helping them to learn, grow and succeed at college.
Casper College is committed to empowering students to achieve their dreams at any stage of life. By focusing on enrollment growth, higher retention, and increased graduation rates, we aim to create a supportive environment where students thrive. With clear goals and innovative tools like outcome dashboards, we are enhancing the impact of a Casper College education—ensuring every student’s journey leads to success and meaningful opportunities. Together, we’re building brighter futures!
| Strategy | Goal | Status |
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| Maintain and increase enrollment. | Increase enrollment by 1% over the previous year. |  |
| Identify and reduce enrollment barriers by expanding flexible scheduling and online learning and expanding prior learning for credit and expanding access. |  |
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| Increase conversion of degree-seeking applicants to enrolled students. | |
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| Increase student retention. | Increase FAFSA completion rates among current students. | |
| Increase student completions. | Increase graduation rate from 43% to 45%. | |
| Demonstrate positive outcomes of a Casper College education. | Implement a graduate survey to track transfer and employment outcomes. | |
Casper College is dedicated to delivering accessible, relevant, and forward-thinking programs that empower students and meet the ever-changing demands of our communities and the global workforce. By ensuring academic excellence, evolving as a comprehensive community college, and enriching experiential learning opportunities, we prepare students to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in the world.
| Strategy | Goal | Status |
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| Ensure academic program relevancy. | Integrate career-connected learning and emerging technologies across academic programs. | |
| Continue Campus Master Plan focus on health science and CTE buildings. | |
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| Develop and evolve programs to continue our role as a comprehensive community college. | Develop and open a BAS degree in ag business and human services. |  |
| Launch 2+ new programs aligned to workforce and economic needs. | |
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| Enhance experiential learning opportunities for students. | Integrate WBL/internship options for credit in at least 5 programs. | |
Casper College is committed to strengthening our community through dynamic educational partnerships. By promoting the college’s impact, expanding outreach, and fostering collaboration throughout the community, we aim to serve the diverse needs of individuals, businesses, and government. Together, we create opportunities, inspire growth, and build a brighter future for our region.
| Strategy | Goal | Status |
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| Promote Casper College in our larger community. | Implement Community Learning Series that brings thoughtful dialogue to issues important to the community and region. | |
| Pursue opportunities for expanded college advocacy and outreach. | Engage ≥75% of career programs in active advisory boards. | |
| Enhance our partnership with Natrona County School District. | Expand access and participation in early college opportunities. | |
| Revise MOU with NCSD. | |
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| Strengthen NACEP alignment by ensuring completion and organization of all faculty liaison and concurrent instructor documentation. | |
Casper College is committed to creating an inspiring and rewarding workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. By attracting and retaining top talent and fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth, we ensure our team is motivated to excel. Together, we build a culture of excellence that drives the success of our students and our community.
| Strategy | Goal | Status |
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| Recruit talented employees. | Strengthen recruitment process. | |
| Retain talented employees. | Launch stay interviews. | |
| Develop a performance review process. | |
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| Cultivate an environment for continuous learning and growth for employees. | Leadership and supervisor development program by Spring 2026. | |
| Employee Wellness Program | |
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| Campus safety response plan. | |
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| Institution-wide Students First training. | |
Casper College’s 2025–2026 Strategic Plan reflects a commitment to the mission of student success and community engagement through innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Across all four strategic priorities, including student enrollment, retention and success; Program Development and Innovation; community outreach and educational partnerships; and employee engagement, substantial progress has been achieved, with many goals completed ahead of schedule or exceeding benchmarks.
Casper College’s student success metrics are trending positively, with retention and completion improvements indicating both effective implementation of strategy and a student-centered culture.
Casper College’s student success metrics are trending positively, with retention and completion improvements indicating both effective implementation of strategy and a student-centered culture.
Casper College’s student success metrics are trending positively, with retention and completion improvements indicating both effective implementation of strategy and a student-centered culture.
Casper College’s student success metrics are trending positively, with retention and completion improvements indicating both effective implementation of strategy and a student-centered culture.
Casper College’s student success metrics are trending positively, with retention and completion improvements indicating both effective implementation of strategy and a student-centered culture.
Program innovation continues to strengthen Casper College’s role as a comprehensive community college responsive to Wyoming’s workforce and educational needs.
Program innovation continues to strengthen Casper College’s role as a comprehensive community college responsive to Wyoming’s workforce and educational needs.
Program innovation continues to strengthen Casper College’s role as a comprehensive community college responsive to Wyoming’s workforce and educational needs.
Program innovation continues to strengthen Casper College’s role as a comprehensive community college responsive to Wyoming’s workforce and educational needs.
Community partnerships are thriving, reinforcing Casper College’s regional leadership in workforce development, K–12 alignment, and civic engagement.
Casper College has significantly advanced its internal culture through transparent compensation practices, leadership pipelines, and accessible employee learning centers reinforcing its reputation as an employer of choice.
Casper College’s leadership, faculty, and staff have delivered exceptional progress across all areas of the 2025–2026 Strategic Plan.
These achievements demonstrate a focus on student success, innovation, community partnership, and employee excellence.
This collective momentum reflects not only the college’s values of Integrity, People, Diversity, Forward Thinking, and Community, but also its vision of education for a lifetime. The leadership team is encouraged to celebrate these milestones and continue driving the next phase of success into 2026.