Echoing Renton Technical College’s goal to Be The Place where students find their place, thecollege launched the 2024-2029 Be The Place Strategic Equity Plan. The plan will guide the college’s work to center equity and students in our decision-making and planning.

The Board of Trustees approved the plan over the summer, and an Implemental Work Group will convene throughout the fall. Board Chair Jessica Nouruzi (pictured right) said she is proud to champion this plan, which advances the Board and President’s shared vision to transform the college, ourselves, and communities by diversifying career and technical education and skilled trades to meet the needs of the changing world.

VISION

Transformation Through Learning.

MISSION

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

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.

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. 

The college's overarching goals for the coming years are:  
 
Goal 1: Be The Place to Transform Student Success

Align and equip the college to strengthen collaboration with students to reach their goals in the workforce and the community.

Goal 2: Be The Place for Transformative Equity

Align and equip the college to center racial equity and operationalize DEI across the functions of the institution.

Goal 3: Be The Place to Transform the Workforce of the Future

Align and equip the college to deepen industry and community partnerships through collaboration between employers and students, resource development, workforce diversification, and relevant instruction.

Goal 4: Be The Place for Organizational Effectiveness

Strengthen the college’s processes, procedures, and resources to enhance accountability, increase consistency, and ensure sustainability.

Read more on the Strategic Equity Plan website.