Community Suggestions

Community Focus Groups

Focus groups were conducted Fall 2002 with representatives of the following community groups to gather information about values, beliefs, and perceptions in our community related to higher education:

• Representatives of local higher education institutions 

(public, private and proprietary)
• Members of Lane Advisory Committees 
• Counselors/principals from area high schools
• Large donors to Lane 
• Current Students

Information gathered during this project was used by Lane's Executive Team as they updated Lane's Vision, Mission and Core Values.

Focus Group Summary for Participants (pdf)
 

Citizens Advisory Group

As part of Lane's Strategic Plan review and updating process, an advisory group comprised of leaders of Lane County businesses, public agencies, higher education institutions and community groups was formed to help us better understand community needs and how Lane could focus its resources to meet those needs.  This group met several times during fall term 2002 and discussed Lane's strengths and elements of Lane's mission that are key in serving the community.  The group also discussed Lane's funding situation and how budget decisions can be aligned with the College's mission and vision.

Trends and Issues  (pdf)
Key Messages  (pdf)
Lane Should Emphasize  (pdf)
Lane Should De-emphasize  (pdf)