2009-2010 Academic Calendar - Wor-Wic Community College

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school students to senior citizens. Its open door admission policy and comprehensive
support services enable Wor-Wic to provide educational opportunities
for those who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and
programs. Copies of Wor-Wic’s entire mission statement are available in the
president’s office.
Goals
The long-range goals of Wor-Wic are based on its mission, forming a framework
for the college’s programs and services. They are to:
1. Provide service area residents with access to a quality education at an affordable
cost.
2. Provide courses and programs to prepare individuals for:
a. immediate entry into the local work force;
b. transfer to other postsecondary institutions; and
c. career advancement and personal development.
3. Provide students with support services and educational experiences to
help them meet their goals.
4. Promote collaborative efforts with local high schools, colleges and universities
to share resources and facilitate seamless transitions through the
levels of education.
5. Attract and retain a diversity of students and employees that reflects the
community demographics.
6. Acquire appropriate human, financial and technological resources to
meet institutional goals.
7. Strive for academic excellence and institutional effectiveness through ongoing
assessment, improvement and professional development.
8. Promote linkages with business, industry, government and other community
groups to ensure the relevance of the college’s programs and services
and assist local economic development efforts.
Assessment of Academic Programs and Student Services
In accordance with Wor-Wic’s mission to provide high quality programs, the
college engages in routine, systematic assessment processes to ensure continuous
improvement of student learning and success. The college’s assessment
program determines to what extent students are attaining stated student
learning outcomes. To that end, student academic performance data are collected
in the aggregate, at the course, program and institutional levels. Individual
students are not identified. In addition, students are asked to participate
in a number of collegewide surveys to provide feedback on the quality
of academic and student services. The results of the surveys are analyzed by
college officials in order to continually improve teaching and learning, as well
as institutional procedures. For questions regarding the assessment process,
contact the director of assessment at (410) 334-2966.