Departments and Initiatives

Following is a listing of the various departments and units engaged in our work, followed by the projects and initiatives comprising that work.

Departments

Institutional Effectiveness

Our Institutional Effectiveness team engages in applied research and analysis to inform the decision-making of the Seattle Colleges Board of Trustees, leadership, and staff. Visit the Institutional Effectiveness website for more information.

District and College Financial Aid Teams

A district-level team is working with our colleges to align financial aid processes across Seattle Colleges. Currently this group is working to re-envision a districtwide Financial Aid website.

College Enrollment Teams

Currently, a districtwide group of enrollment staff is developing a comprehensive, student-centered Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan aligned with district goals and community needs.

Projects and Initiatives

Accreditation Support

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Funding Navigation - Title III Grant

The goal of this Title III Cooperative SIP grant project is to help students navigate and secure the funds they need to attend Seattle Colleges. Visit Helping Students Navigate Funding Options for more information.

Guided Pathways

Guided Pathways is a deliberate and comprehensive approach to fostering student success, retention, and credential completion. more info/website?

Strategic Planning

Our strategic planning efforts reflect a collective common purpose, beliefs, commitments, major goals and priorities and recognize the unique characteristics of each of our colleges. Our recently updated Strategic Plan includes a range of high-level strategies that will be operationalized in a manner appropriate for each college.