WNCC 2010 Self-Study Report - Western Nebraska Community ...

Western Nebraska Community College Philosophy
Western Nebraska Community College is a comprehensive community college committed to
serving the residents of western Nebraska with higher education and lifelong learning
opportunities. The faculty, staff, and the Board of Governors seek to provide leadership in
education while responding to the identified needs of ar ea residents by providing high quality
educational programs and support services that are a ccessible to all who can benefit from them. In
fulfilling our role and mission, we subscribe to the following philosophy:
• Belief in the inherent right of every person to an opportunity for education commensurate with the
individual’s potential and interest. We offer a comprehensive progr am, which includes academic
and technic al courses as well as general educat ion for transfer to a baccalaureate-granting
institution or preparation for entry to the job market.
• Respons ibility for providing an environ ment that offers opportunities for developing qualit y in
academic, technical, and vocational disciplines. We are committed to helping students clarify goals
by improving skills and prov iding guidance, encouragement, and ass istance in a pos itive
atmosphere fostering personal growth and social responsibility.
• Commitment to lifelong learning . We provide area business and in dustry with vocational training
for skilled employment, which encompasses inservice/preservice training in addition to basic sk ills,
continuing education, and vocational interests.
• Awareness of the chan ging role of education . W e are prepared to make adjustments in the
curriculum and services to meet the diverse, unique needs of students.
Western Nebraska Community College Vision Statement
It is our vision that Western Nebrask a Comm unity College will promote and provide quality
education, training opportunities , and support services through a v ariety of media, sources, and
delivery methods. In our delivery of these instruct ional and educ ational s ervices, we will seek to
meet the needs of the individual and to promote lifel ong learning. As a me mber of the global
village, we are sensitive and respons ive to t he unique contributions of eac h individual and
committed to the development of all pers ons. We desire to help our students to be ever aware of a
larger, global environment and we seek to help them to understand their role in the la rger
community. We continually strive for leadership in instructional technology, student support, and
teaching and learning, whil e providing access to all who seek our assistance, whether within our
walls or beyond.
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