Mission, Vision, Values, and Essential Qualities
Mission
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ champions student success, provides excellence in teaching and learning, and advances regional economic development. With strong community ties, we strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all individuals can achieve their goals.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.
Values
- Flexibility and innovation
- Quality and excellence
- Openness and accountability
- Continuous improvement
- Data-informed and outcomes-driven decision-making
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Economic, social, and environmental sustainability
Vision
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, a nationally preeminent college, will have a significant regional economic footprint by empowering individuals to achieve excellence through innovative learning opportunities.
Essential Qualities
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is nationally ranked and recognized for being a student-centered institution committed to a culture of excellence. Within our college community that values communication, respect, and flexibility, we are guided by three overarching expectations of our students, faculty, and staff:
- Driven to learn and succeed through a growth mindset along their chosen path of transfer, career/technical education, or personal/professional enrichment.
- Prepared to be actively engaged within and outside of the classroom.
- Committed to open-mindedness, respect, and understanding within the college and the community in which they live.
- Knowledgeable, passionate, and committed to innovative teaching to meet the needs of their students. This encompasses an ongoing dedication to professional development in their field and to the art of teaching.
- Focused on the student success of all populations. This includes expressing empathy, compassion, and support.
- Committed to teamwork, peer collaboration, and timely communication as guiding principles. Faculty work with colleagues, students, and the community as a whole to meet the needs of our students and our region.
- Dedicated to customer service and serving as champions of student success for all populations. Each staff member is essential in creating a welcoming and friendly environment.
- Professionals who possess expertise in their specific areas and express a willingness to learn about all aspects of the college to better serve our students.
- Committed to a team mindset expressed through communication and collaboration.