Mission, Vision, Philosophy, and Purposes
Institutional Mission
Challenge students to adapt to a diverse society. Create opportunities for student
growth. Connect student learning with professional experiences.
Vision
Colby Community College will be a national leader in academic and student success
to
transform the lives of the communities we serve.
Philosophy
Colby Community College is dedicated to the belief that each individual in northwest
Kansas should have the opportunity to develop and extend skills and knowledge to
attain personal objectives. Implicit in this belief is the idea that education is
a lifelong
process. The College encourages the people who live in this area to participate fully
in
its program of educational services. The College strives to meet the needs of its
students regardless of age, sex, creed, race, aspiration, or educational level.
Colby Community College students are the most important people associated with the
institution. All students deserve the opportunity to succeed regardless of their specific
goals or aspirations. The College intends to encourage individual success. Students'
individuality is respected, and their potential is fostered through programs that
include
excellent classroom instruction, multiple leadership opportunities, and an organized
plan
for counseling and advisement. Attending Colby Community College is designed to be
a
personal experience for students.
Purposes
Colby Community College has adopted seven Purposes to address its institutional
mission adequately. The Purposes are intended to be dynamic and flexible to meet
student and community needs. The Purposes are as follows:
- Offer two-year college transfer programs leading to an associate degree for
students who wish to obtain a baccalaureate degree after transferring to a fouryear
college or university. - Offer both Associate in Applied Science degrees and certificate vocational and
technical education programs for students who wish to gain competence in
specific skill areas or upgrade skills. - Offer a developmental education program to serve all students who need
improved academic skills, including adult basic education and preparation for the
tests of General Educational Development. - Offer continuing education courses and community service activities and assist
economic development by providing customized on-site training. - Offer students a full range of support services.
- Offer facilities and human resources to support educational, civic, and cultural
endeavors. - Offer state-of-the-art technology systems to enhance the quality of life.