Educational Objectives
In order to maximize the opportunity for the development of individuals' personal, social and intellectual qualities, the college provides:
A. An Instructional program composed of:
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Transfer courses equivalent to the lower division curriculum of universities and colleges for students who plan to continue their education at a baccalaureate institution.
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Vocational and career education courses to provide technical skills and knowledge for beginning employment, retraining and advancement, respond to local business and industry economic development and workforce training directions.
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General education courses to broaden knowledge, skills, attitudes and values, to develop analytical ability and critical thinking, and to foster interest in life-long learning in the educational, scientific, and cultural fields essential for effective participation in a complex society.
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Developmental courses to assist inadequately prepared students to succeed in college course work.
B. A student development and services program composed of:
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Academic, vocational and personal support services to provide students with sufficient opportunity to achieve educational success.
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Co-curricular activities to provide opportunities for personal development and social responsibility.
C. A learning resources support service composed of:
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Library collection: A well-rounded collection of print and electronic materials selected to support instructional programs across the curriculum.
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Information competency: Library instruction designed to teach students how to locate, evaluate and utilize information resources. Preparing students for lifelong learning is the ultimate goal.
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Research guidance: One-on-one instruction to assist students with their course-related and individual research needs.
D. A community education program composed of:
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Continuing education non-credit courses which are eligible for state support and are designed to provide education and training in areas of local needs.
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Community services courses, workshops, seminars, forums and institutes to provide for the special educational, cultural, a vocational and recreational needs of the community.
E. An economic development program composed of:
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Education and training that contributes to continuous workforce improvement of regional business and industry.
