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VISION
Southwestern
Community College will be:
- A
Gateway for enriching lives and broadening
horizons
- A
Guiding Force in growing and caring for
our mountain community
- 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:
- 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,
- to
aggressively pursue the most current technologies
while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere which
appreciates the value of every individual,
- to
be a catalyst for community service — removing
barriers, creating linkages, building relationships
and integrating resources to enhance the quality
of life,
- to
be a leader in economic development and a mindful
steward of the natural and cultural resources
of the area,
- to
prepare citizens to live, learn and work in
a diverse global village.
INSTITUTIONAL
GOALS
The
College Will . .
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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. |
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Maintain
a nurturing learning environment by providing
comprehensive support and intervention services
for every individual. |
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Proactively
identify, acquire and maintain college resources
to support the vision, mission, and goals
of the college. |
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Attract
and retain quality employees and provide for
their personal and intellectual growth. |
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Develop
cooperative community-based relationships
which contribute to the cultural, economic,
educational, and social betterment of the
region. |
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Assess
institutional effectiveness as part of the
planning and renewal process based on continuous
improvement principles. |
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Effectively
promote the college to the community. |
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