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Strategic planning for community colleges and universities

Institutional plans that connect mission, accreditation, budget and funding priorities, built with the campus rather than handed to it.

Who it's for

Who we support

Presidents, cabinets, planning councils and division leaders developing an institutional, division or program plan, or refreshing a plan that no longer guides decisions.

What we do

What's included

01

Institutional, division and program plans

Plans at every level that point in the same direction.

02

Campus engagement, listening sessions and surveys

Broad, structured input from faculty, staff, students and community partners.

03

Environmental scans and workforce alignment

Data on enrollment, labor market demand and regional needs to ground the plan.

04

Goals, KPIs and implementation roadmaps

Measurable goals with owners, timelines and resources attached.

05

Progress reporting to boards and leadership

Simple reporting that keeps the plan visible and in use.

How it works

A clear process from start to finish

Step 1

Discover

Review mission, data and current plans.

Step 2

Engage

Listen to the campus and community.

Step 3

Plan

Set direction, goals and measures.

Step 4

Implement

Build the roadmap and progress reporting.

Experience

What the plan connects

Mission and institutional priorities Accreditation standards Budget and resource allocation Grant and external funding strategy Workforce and regional needs
“Mountain Park Group brings structure to institutional planning, stakeholder engagement, implementation and performance measurement. Their work helps colleges turn strategy into measurable progress.”
College President

Led by

Dr. Christiaan Desmond

Founder and Principal of Mountain Park Group since 2009, with more than 20 years of experience securing and managing public and philanthropic funding and more than 20 years of shared governance experience in higher education. As a current higher education leader, he knows what institutions need from a partner because he works inside one.

FAQ

Common questions

How is campus input gathered?

Through a mix of listening sessions, surveys and working groups, scaled to your institution's size and timeline.

Can the plan support our accreditation work?

Yes. We align planning goals and measures with accreditation standards so the plan doubles as evidence of institutional effectiveness.

Do you work with institutions outside Oregon?

Yes. Mountain Park Group works with colleges and universities nationwide.

Ready to talk it through?

Book a 30-minute conversation. We will look at your priorities, your timeline and what it takes to get it done.