This 5-year strategic master plan states the intended direction for Maricopa Technical Community College (MTCC) for 1983 to 1988, providing an overview of the philosophy, purpose, and direction of the college; and highlighting its planning process, mission, and institutional and operational goals. The first sections describe the process and environment for planning, presenting background information on economic trends, industry and community needs, and student and service area demographics. Next, planning assumptions are presented in the areas of curriculum, economics, technology, demographics, public relations, and faculty/staff/administration. Then, institutional mission and goals are specificed, indicating that MTCC is committed to a broad educational mission that includes instructional programs and related services which are student oriented, excellent in quality, and easily accessible. Next, the operational goals and objectives of the college are set forth. These include supporting existing quality programs and services, expanding industry-related programs, establishing competencies for degrees and certificates, allowing for student flexibility, initiating programs linked to student interests, emphasizing continuing education programs, maintaining and expanding the developmental education program, and identifying facilities for expansion. Finally, a more detailed statement of the master plan presents specific objectives, identifying the personnel responsible and time frame for each. (HB)