We believe student success is accomplished when students:
- read, write, and speak at the college level;
- use mathematics tools and concepts at the
college level;
- use information resources, including developing technology, to support continued learning;
- are positive, motivated learners who accept responsibility for their success;
- are self-confident, independent, and active learners with critical thinking skills enabling lifelong learning; and
- are tolerant and flexible, and aware of the interdependence of modern society.
We believe student success is facilitated through:
- assessing student academic skills and placing students in appropriate courses;
- counseling and advising students to establish focused and realistic educational, career, and personal goals;
- assessing ongoing development, clarification, and refinement of student goals throughout the educational process;
- teaching students with challenging, but nurturing and encouraging, instructional methods;
- providing effective and appropriate learning support programs and services.
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We believe student success is enabled when faculty and staff are committed to:
- providing a positive, welcoming climate that reflects an ethical, caring college community;
- taking a personal interest by encouraging, assisting, and respecting the individual potential in each student;
- setting personal performance expectations that reflect their commitment to student success.
We believe student success is further ensured when the College:
- is responsive to the community’s needs and sets goals to meet them;
- clearly and effectively communicates information internally and externally;
- provides a physical environment conducive to learning and the development of a sense of community among students, faculty, and staff;
- offers students a comprehensive co-curricular program;
- is responsive to the needs of faculty and staff directly involved in the learning process;
- develops plans, allocates resources, and assigns administrative time to activities contributing to student success;
- provides professional development opportunities for faculty and staff that enhance the learning environment;
- maintains a reward system that recognizes faculty and staff contributions to students and their learning;
- regularly evaluates (with student input) all aspects of the College, instructional as well as support and administrative offices, and uses the data to improve such aspects.
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