The first part of this report summarizes the Houston Community College System's (HCCS) (Texas) level of achievement toward accomplishing the strategic planning goals and objectives for 1997-2000, as outlined in a previous document, "A Vision for the Future." Overall, HCCS achieved or partially achieved 88% of its established goals and objectives. HCCS has opened seven new facilities, which enabled the colleges to consolidate multiple leased facilities and vacate an evening-only facility. In addition, a new administrative center was purchased, which allowed consolidation and sale of five deteriorated buildings. Part 2 of the report identifies seven indicators that are critical to measuring institutional effectiveness: (1) access and equity; (2) student progress/student satisfaction; (3) workforce programs; (4) university transfer; (5) economic development and lifelong learning; (6) cultural and cross-cultural development; and (7) institutional support. Highlights of Part 2 include: the findings that the percentage of fall semester student course completers remained constant at about 77% for the 3 plan years; 85% of employers indicated they would recommend hiring an HCCS graduate; and 82% of HCCS graduates felt their academic preparation was good or excellent. Part 3 offers overall results of unit planning and evaluation; Part 4 offers overall results of the educational program review. (NB)