Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles
Whether you've chosen Clark State because of our small class sizes, our devotion to quality education, our affordability or our exceptional variety of programs, we're glad you did. The following information will tell you more about Clark State and how it evolved into the outstanding learning institution it is today. It will also give you valuable insight into our mission and how we can serve you.
Mission Statement
The purpose of Clark State Community College is to foster individual and community prosperity through access to the highest quality, learning-centered education. This purpose will be achieved when:
Student Success
Students are successful in gaining entry to and advancing in the workplace, resulting in pay commensurate with skills attained and personal goals.
Students are successful in transferring to further education consistent with skills attained and personal goals.
Workforce Development
Employers are able to improve their competitive position by accessing human resource and workforce development services.
Lifelong Learning
Students have opportunities for lifelong learning, personal growth and values development resulting in improved quality of life.
Access/Opportunity
Barriers to accessing education and training are minimized allowing diverse populations to achieve and get what they need.
Community Development
The community recognizes the College as an energizing force to address common issues, a vital community resource and a source of community pride.
Vision Statement
Opportunity without boundaries, learning without end, achievement without limits.
Guiding Principles
We believe in the power of education to change people's lives. Toward that end, we:
- place learners first
- aspire to be innovative, accepting inherent risks
- seek to improve continuously
- act as good stewards of the resources with which we are entrusted
- connect with the diverse communities we serve
- create synergy through partnerships
- trust, respect and care for those with whom we work and serve
- celebrate the creativity, diversity and accomplishments of our college community.
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