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Strategic Plan

National Catholic College Admission Association
(National CCAA)
Strategic Plan

National CCAA Mission Statement
2006 - 2010

The National CCAA is committed to promoting the value of Catholic higher education and serving the student in the transition to college.

  1. INITIATIVE: Catholic Higher Education Value - The National CCAA will define a commonly understood and accepted statement of the value of Catholic Higher Education.

    1. Conduct regularly scheduled research on issues in Catholic higher education and establish/utilize vehicles to promote the findings.

    2. Develop an online resource library to support and advance Catholic higher education.

  2. INITIATIVE: Stakeholder Outreach - The National CCAA will reach out to stakeholders to strengthen the organization and promote the mission.

    1. Develop a comprehensive outreach plan to secondary school counselors, particularly those serving in Catholic Schools.

    2. Develop services and materials to increase the enrollment of college-bound students from Spanish-speaking families (in Catholic higher education).

    3. National CCAA continues to strengthen and expand relationships with Catholic and/or professional organizations.

    4. Provide opportunities to promote personal interaction and discovery between and among students, counselors, parents/families and Catholic colleges and universities.

  3. INITIATIVE: Association Value Proposition - The value of National CCAA will be increased through relevant programs and services.

    1. Develop a plan for the future of the Guidebook recognizing emerging technologies.

    2. Development of Communication Statistics: Recognize the importance of data and research, the National CCAA will accumulate links to information on the topics of interest to the membership and the media.

    3. Develop a plan to enhance and promote the website as a primary resource and communications tool for the National CCAA.

    4. Communication with Members. Articulate and communicate NCCAA's purpose and benefits to solidify and cultivate membership.

  4. INITIATIVE: Organizational Integrity - National CCAA's organizational integrity will be increased and maintained through financial stability, leadership, resources, demonstrated by clear accountability and effective marketing.

    1. Develop outside funding sources to sustain and advance the strategic objectives of the National CCAA.

    2. The National CCAA will build on its strong brand identity through its logo, printed material, events, and image.

    3. The National CCAA will maintain an appropriate staff and office location to enable the association to provide a full range of services in support of its mission.

    4. Adhere to best business practices for the financial viability of the association.

    5. Ensure the association's viability through effective marketing.

    6. Recruit, sustain and evaluate the leadership including the board and the national office.

Adopted June 11, 2006.


  The National Catholic College
  Admission Association
  10 West Hubbard 2C
  Chicago, IL 60610
  312-321-2726
  national_ccaa@msn.com

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