WTC President Dr. Laurie Sharp speaks with students at the Electrical Lineworker Rodeo in the spring of 2026.
Western Texas College will spend the next decade expanding opportunities for students, strengthening workforce partnerships, and investing in communities across West Texas through a new strategic plan approved Monday by the Board of Trustees. “Serving Students Together: A 10-Year Strategy for Western Texas College (2026–2036)” outlines the priorities that will guide the College’s future and shape its work across the region.
Rather than creating a plan behind closed doors, the strategy reflects months of conversations led by Western Texas College President Dr. Laurie Sharp during her Listening Tour. She spoke with students, employees, trustees, school district leaders, workforce partners, alumni, community members, and other stakeholders across the West Texas region.
The strategic plan identi es four major priorities that will guide Western Texas College through 2036:
Student Success with Clarity and Care: Helping
students understand their pathways and receive
the support they need from enrollment through
graduation.
Enrollment Growth and Visibility: Expanding
awareness of WTC and increasing opportunities for
students across the region.
Workforce, Academic Pathways, and Regional Impact: Strengthening academic programs and
workforce training that meets regional needs.
People, Systems, and Stewardship: Ensuring the
College remains strong, sustainable, and prepared
for future opportunities.
To support the broader strategy, Western Texas College also released two companion plans focused on key institutional priorities. “The Strategic Enrollment Management Plan” focuses on growing enrollment and increasing student success. “The Agricultural and Rodeo Complex Plan” provides guidance for strengthening agricultural education, workforce development, rodeo programming, and regional partnerships.
:"This plan belongs to all of us,” Sharp said. “Together, we are creating a framework that will guide Western Texas College for years to come.”The complete strategic plan and companion planning documents are available on the Western Texas College website. Learn more and download the strategic plan and companion documents at wtc.edu/strategicplan.