Helpful Information
Explore our collection of resources to learn more about our plans and key information. Below you'll find downloadable brochures, full plan write-ups, FAQs, and a glossary to help you navigate everything with ease.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Inspire 2035 is SOCCCD’s long-range strategic and facilities master plan. It sets a shared vision for the future of the district, guiding priorities in education, infrastructure, and community engagement through the year 2035.
The plan helps ensure that facilities, programs, and services are aligned with the evolving needs of students, staff, and the broader community. It ensures the district is proactive, inclusive, and strategic in growth and resource allocation.
The Chancellor’s Planning Commission (CPC), composed of faculty, classified professionals, students, administrators, and community stakeholders, is central to the process. Broader input is also gathered through events and surveys.
It aims to create inclusive, modern, and accessible learning environments while ensuring student services and academic programs align with career and transfer pathways.
SOCCCD offers various avenues for input, such as listening sessions, open forums, and surveys. Feedback is used to shape recommendations and priorities.
While exact timelines vary, the plan unfolds over multiple years. The goal is to have a clear roadmap in place by 2025, with periodic updates through 2035.
Glossary of Terms
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To fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
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To breathe in (air); inhale.
Acronym for the South Orange County community College District, which includes Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College.
A guiding body for SOCCCD’s strategic and facilities planning process. It includes representatives from various stakeholder groups across the district.
A high-level document outlining goals, priorities, and actions to guide the district’s growth and development over a set timeframe.
A comprehensive plan outlining infrastructure development, space utilization, and renovation projects aligned with academic and community needs.
Interactive meetings where stakeholders share ideas and aspirations for the future of the district, often informing strategic priorities.
Efforts to involve individuals and groups who have a vested interest in the district’s direction—such as students, faculty, and local residents.
Incorporating environmentally responsible practices in campus design, construction, and operations to ensure long-term ecological health.
A design and planning approach that prioritizes the needs, success, and well-being of students in educational environments.
Using institutional and community data to guide strategic choices and measure the impact of planning initiatives.