Southwestern
Community College's Vision, Mission
Statement, and Goals
Vision
| Southwestern
Community College will be: |
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A Gateway for enriching
lives and broadening horizons |
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A Guiding Force in
growing and caring for our
mountain community |
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A Creative Partner
in collaborative solutions |
Mission Statement
Southwestern Community College
is a comprehensive learning and
teaching institution offering
high quality innovative instruction
and support to all who need and
value these services. Seamless
links with the community, advanced
technology and a culturally rich
environment promote student achievement
and academic excellence.
| Southwestern
Community College accomplishes
its mission through customer
focus, continuous improvement
and teamwork: |
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to awaken the potential
of each student, offering
multiple pathways for learning
what is important to know
and to do — giving coherence
and meaning to the total educational
experience, |
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to aggressively pursue the
most current technologies
while maintaining a nurturing
atmosphere which appreciates
the value of every individual, |
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to be a catalyst for community
service — removing barriers,
creating linkages, building
relationships and integrating
resources to enhance the quality
of life, |
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to be a leader in economic
development and a mindful
steward of the natural and
cultural resources of the
area, |
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to prepare citizens to live,
learn and work in a diverse
global village. |
Institutional
Goals
The College Will . .
| 1. |
Seek excellence in learning
and teaching for transfer,
vocational and technical education,
literacy development, business
and industry training and
life long learning in an accessible
format to serve a diverse
population. |
| 2. |
Maintain a nurturing learning
environment by providing comprehensive
support and intervention services
for every individual. |
| 3. |
Proactively identify, acquire
and maintain college resources
to support the vision, mission,
and goals of the college. |
| 4. |
Attract and retain quality
employees and provide for
their personal and intellectual
growth. |
| 5. |
Develop cooperative community-based
relationships which contribute
to the cultural, economic,
educational, and social betterment
of the region. |
| 6. |
Assess institutional effectiveness
as part of the planning and
renewal process based on continuous
improvement principles. |
| 7. |
Effectively promote the
college to the community. |
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