Public Accountability Report

District Governing Board Policy Compliance Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Report

A public summary of Yavapai College’s progress in advancing Board priorities, supporting student success, stewarding public resources, and strengthening institutional performance across Yavapai County.

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Executive Overview

Accountability
in action

This report documents how Yavapai College is meeting District Governing Board expectations through strategic planning, participatory governance, academic and workforce alignment, fiscal stewardship, student support, technology modernization, facilities reinvestment, compliance, and employee development.

This landing page only provides a high-level public summary.

The Full PDF Report remains the official source for detailed evidence, data tables, operational updates, and supporting documentation.

Five institutional goals guide the College’s planning, budgeting, and assessment work.

Belonging

Students and employees feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

Adult Learners

Accessible classes and support services for working adults.

Living Wage Jobs

Programs aligned with employment, workforce, and regional economic needs.

Flexible Delivery

Classes and services delivered in flexible and innovative ways.

Foundational Capability

Long-term institutional sustainability and operational strength.

Student Success and Access

YC continues to support students through financial aid, basic needs services, flexible course formats, baccalaureate pathways, and lifelong learning opportunities.

40.2%

Fall 2025 8-Week Sections

Reflecting continued growth in flexible course delivery.

93%

Bachelor-Level Course Success

Reported for YC baccalaureate-level coursework.

Financial Stewardship

The report emphasizes transparent budgeting, responsible reserves, annual audits, careful investment practices, and public accountability for college resources.

No audit findings
$41.6M liquidity
AA / A1 ratings
GFOA recognition

Workforce and Economic Development

YC supports regional economic development through workforce programs, employer partnerships, career pathways, small business support, and public-private collaboration.

Innovation and Institutional Modernization

Technology, AI, immersive learning, ERP modernization, and the Center for Learning and Innovation support instruction, operations, and student services.

Report Areas

Public Accountability Summary

The following sections summarize the major areas covered in the full report.

YC uses a collaborative planning framework, shared governance structures, annual strategic plan updates, and committee-based planning to align college work with Board priorities and institutional goals.

The report documents outcomes in career and technical education, transfer preparation, baccalaureate coursework, basic skills, lifelong learning, retention, completion, financial aid, and basic needs support.

YC reports balanced budgeting, reserve monitoring, financial transparency, annual audits, prudent investments, capital planning, and ongoing protection of physical, financial, digital, and institutional assets.

YC supports Yavapai County through workforce education, employer engagement, small business development, economic research, community partnerships, and programs aligned to regional employment needs.

The report describes facilities reinvestment, the Center for Learning and Innovation, technology-enhanced classrooms, ERP modernization, student technology support, information security, MFA, identity verification, and GLBA compliance.

YC reports compliance training, professional development funds, career pathways, leadership development, employee engagement results, and recognition for workplace culture and professional development.

The report includes Higher Learning Commission activity, program-specific reaccreditation, Aspen eligibility, workplace recognition, GFOA awards, Phi Theta Kappa recognition, and state and national leadership appointments.

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