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INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS 28<br />
STATEMENT OF MISSION<br />
George C. <strong>Wallace</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>, a comprehensive community college, seeks to<br />
provide accessible quality educational opportunities, promote economic growth, and<br />
enhance the quality of life of its constituents.<br />
STATEMENT OF ROLE AND SCOPE<br />
The <strong>College</strong> fulfills its mission through a clearly defined set of programs and services<br />
that include the following:<br />
<strong>College</strong>-level Credit Programs—The <strong>College</strong> offers credit courses leading to<br />
associate degrees and certificates in career/technical fields and transfer majors.<br />
Continuing Education Programs—The <strong>College</strong> provides professional and personal<br />
development opportunities for individuals, agencies, and business and industry.<br />
Economic Development Programs—The <strong>College</strong> provides workforce training for new<br />
and expanding industries and assists in recruiting business and industry to the region.<br />
Student Development Programs and Services—The <strong>College</strong> offers programs and<br />
services to enrolled and prospective students to enhance their opportunities for success<br />
and their potential for personal, educational, and professional growth.<br />
Support Programs and Services—The <strong>College</strong> provides recruitment, evaluation,<br />
counseling, and instructional programs and services that increase access and<br />
opportunities for success for students not traditionally served by higher education.<br />
STATEMENT OF VALUES<br />
George C. <strong>Wallace</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> respects the diversity of its student body and<br />
recognizes the worth and potential of each student. Therefore, the <strong>College</strong> affirms the<br />
following values:<br />
Commitment to Students—Belief in providing quality, accessible instruction,<br />
resources, and support services to enhance the growth and development of students.<br />
Commitment to Faculty and Staff—Belief in the importance of providing a work and<br />
learning environment characterized by integrity, clear communications, open exchange<br />
of ideas, involvement in decision making, and respect for all individuals.<br />
Commitment to <strong>Community</strong>—Belief in enhancing the economic vitality and quality of<br />
life for all citizens of the community.