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STATEMENT OF VISION AND VALUES
In providing
higher education for our citizens,
The
1. Commitment to Student
Success - recognition that enabling students to develop, achieve, and succeed
is the college's first priority and reason for existence.
2. Pursuit of Excellence -
achievement of excellence in educational programs, in student support services,
in human and physical resources management, and in financial and information
management.
3. Access to Lifetime Learning -
provision of flexible programs meeting the continuing educational needs of
students of diverse abilities, interests, and ages.
4. Involvement in the Community
- participation in the community's civic and cultural life, partnerships with business
and industry, support for economic development, and promotion of programs to
facilitate community involvement in higher education.
5. Climate of Enthusiasm,
Participation, and Support - emphasis on professional competence of faculty and
staff, accompanied by appropriate recognition and rewards; respect for
diversity among all employees and constituencies; use of participative decision
making; and provision of appropriate physical facilities.
6. Leadership in Technology - distinctiveness
in the teaching of technology, the use of technology in teaching, and
application of technology in business and industry to enhance economic
development.
Approved: Executive Council, March 4, 1991
Reviewed/Recommended: President's Council, May 1, 1995
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, May 1, 1995
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, November 17, 1998
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, June 21, 2001
Reviewed/Recommended: President’s Staff, May 28,
2008
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, May 28, 2008
Editorial Changes, April 30, 2009