Be The Place Strategic Equity Plan

The cover of RTC's Strategic Equity Plan. It says "Be The Place, Transformation Through Learning" with a picture of RTC's campus behind it.The Board of Trustees approved the 2024–2029 Be The Place Strategic Equity Plan that will guide college planning. The name echoes the college’s goal to Be the Place where students find their place. With the college’s new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement, Mission, Vision, and goals, this document will guide the college’s work to center equity and students in our decision-making and planning. Read the plan.

Mission, Vision, Values


An infographic detailing the mission, vision, and values of RTC's 2024 Strategic Equity Plan

Mission

RTC empowers students to thrive in a changing world through a technical college education that centers equity.

Vision

Transformation through learning.

Values

  • Community – We collaborate to build trust-based relationships for a welcoming culture reflective of our values.
  • Empowerment – We promote strength and confidence to embrace challenge, creativity, and intellectual risk.
  • Equity – We engage one another with shared accountability by removing systemic and institutional barriers.
  • Integrity – We foster an ethical environment of trust and honesty.
  • Learning – We pursue excellence by engaging in critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical expertise.
  • Respect – We value humanity and the diversity of people, perspectives, and ideas.
  • Stewardship – We build a stronger, accountable institution for future generations.

RTC DEI Statement


Leading with racial equity, RTC pursues diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Through shared accountability, we collectively work to identify and dismantle institutional barriers to create and sustain a thriving and just community.