Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Committee

Purpose #

The Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Committee (PIEC) is a participatory governance committee that reports directly to President's Cabinet.

PIEC is designed to advance the overall planning for the College.

Following the sustainable continuous quality improvement model, PIEC is responsible for assuring that the College's planning framework is consistent with accreditation standards; for guiding the annual assessment of progress on stated goals, objectives and priorities and recommending changes as indicated; and for assuring the integration of planning across the campus.

PIEC may establish sub-committees to carry out specific purpose and objective of the committee. These sub-committees will report directly back to the PIEC.

PIEC CHARGE AND ONGOING RESPONSIBILITIES :

Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Committee (PIEC) is the organizing and oversight body for Mesa College’s institutional planning processes and has the following responsibilities:

1. Monitor and support progress of campus wide initiatives, using data, to support a continued focus on equity and ensure alignment with ACCJC institution set standards and campus goals.
2. Communicate and meaningfully engage the campus community in institutional effectiveness efforts, governance structure updates, and short- and long-term planning cycles.
3. Support resource allocation processes that align with long- and short-term planning goals.
4. Continuously evaluate the efficacy of current planning and assessment structures and engage in quality improvement to support the mission of the institution.
5. Make recommendations to President’s Cabinet on policies and practices related to institutional planning and effectiveness, including governance processes and outcome assessment.
6. Oversee the development and assessment of progress towards Mesa College’s long-term plan (Mesa2030) and strategic plan (Roadmap to Mesa2030)
7. Periodically review the Mesa College Integrated Planning process and update the Integrated Planning and Governance Guide as needed.

Type: Governance

Reports to: President's Cabinet (PCAB), Planning & Institutional Effectiveness (PIE)

Meets: Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, from 3:30pm to 5:00 pm at LRC 435 | View Agendas & Minutes

Deliverables #

PIEC Deliverables 2026-2027

1. Roadmap Implementation and Integration:
   • Review and support Roadmap 2 Year 1 implementation.
   • Recommend improvements to strengthen integration among institutional priorities, divisional planning, Program Reievew, resource allocation and institutional planning.
2. Accreditation:
   • Ensure adherence to accreditation standards and the established 7-Year ACCJC Framework.
   • Final draft of the midterm report.
3. Program Review and Outcomes Assessment:
   • Review and support the continued integration of Program Review and Outcomes Assessment within the college's broader planning, resource allocation, accreditation, and continuous improvement framework.
4. Governance:
   • Maintain an accurate and updated Committee Inventory and charges
   • Administer and analyze the bi-annual Governance Survey for trend identification and recommendations.
   • Review and clarify the college's governance structure, committee roles, and decision-making pathways to strengthen effectiveness, efficiency, participation, and alignment with Roadmap 2.

Membership #

2026-2027: Current Membership

Agendas and Minutes #

Additional Information #

PIEC Meeting Schedule 2026-27

Governance Handbook - New Version Coming Soon 

PIEC Webpage Representative: Brenna Bonikowske