1993-1994 - Cochise College

Generallnformation
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Cochise College is acomprehensive community college, is
dedicated to the educational service of all people of Cochise
County, citizens of the State, and specific populations in the
southwestern United States, The college makes education
beyond the secondary level avallQble to students interested in.
and capable of benefiting from programs of higher education so
that they may become more productive citizens. Cochise College
promotes the highest standards in curriculum design, teaching
excellence and student support services.
!~e quality and effec~jveness o~ ins!ruction offered by the College
IS Important to those Interested In higher education: students,
teachers, staff, administrators, alumni and the general public. The
College administration facilitates instruction and leads the staff
toward the College's primary goal of providing effective learning
experiences which help students achieve their educational goals.
Free communication, an association of ideas and feelings among
the administration, faculty, staff, students, governing board and
community, is essential for the realization of personal and
institutional goals.
Goals
To offer acourse of study that will enable students pursuing a
baccalaureate degree to transfer to the institution of his or her
choice with upper division standing after having successfully
completed appropriate lower division studies.
To provide educational opportunities for students wishing to
prepare for employment or to enhance existing job skills by
completion of specific courses or programs.
To provide aprogram of general education that encompasses
common knowledge, skills and attitudes needed by an individual
to be effective as aperson. amember of afamily, aworker and
acitizen in our democratic society.
To develop competency in oral and written communication,
computation. reading, critical thinking, informatJon pr~,
interpersonal relation&hipl. personal development and ether ~
and knowledge necessary for success in contemporary sociely.
To provide academic courses and programs for students with
superior academiC capabilities.
To provide aprogram of guided study that will enable under
prepared students to enter college-level courses and programs.
To aSSist students in preparing for college life and future
endeavors by providing student support services to include
counseling, aca~emic and career advising, pl9cement, and other
related services. These services enable students to discover
aptitudes and interests and assist in their choices of avocation or
further education.
To make available lifelong learning opportunities for citizens of the
County. State and region through cultural activities. employment
upgrade, credit classes. vocational retraining and personal
growth courses.
To cooperate with elementary and secondary schools. colleges.
civic groups. educational foundations. individuals. business and
governmental agencies In any proper endeavor that will result in
an educational advantage to the community and to the students
of the College.
Outcomes
Cochise College faculty and staff will:
• Provide quality instruction and student support services.
Cochise College students will:
• Make progress towards their stated educational goals.
• Gainand/or enhance their academiC knowledge.
• AcqUire and/or enhance their skills.
Accreditation and Affiliation
Cochise College is accredited by the Arizona State Board of
Directors for Commumty Colleges and the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools. The College also holds
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