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Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Core Values and Goals


Vision Statement

Âé¶¹´«Ã½»­Ó³ will be the preferred source for quality education and workforce preparedness to serve as a catalyst for economic growth.

Mission Statement

Âé¶¹´«Ã½»­Ó³ (WCC) is a learning-centered, public, associate degree granting institution with an open-door admissions policy. WCC is located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and is part of the North Carolina Community College System.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½»­Ó³â€™s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.

Core Values

The College is united in sharing these core values:

  • Communication:  Encourage open dialogue at all levels
  • Compassion:  Exhibit concern for others
  • Diversity:  Value and respect each person’s uniqueness
  • Equity: Ensure freedom from bias or favoritism
  • Excellence:  Set and meet high standards
  • Inclusion: Improve participation for all
  • Integrity:  Cultivate an environment of fairness and honesty
  • Leadership:  Develop and demonstrate leadership skills for our students, employees, and community
  • Learning:  Improve the quality of life by providing knowledge and developing skills
  • Service:  Foster a commitment in employees and students of serving and assisting others
  • Stewardship:  Hold ourselves accountable for the efficient and effective use of the resources entrusted to us
  • Teamwork:  Work together and encourage collaboration
  • Unity:  Operate as one college in purpose, plans, priorities, and processes

Goals

  1. Increase Student Access: Develop policies and practices that provide increased opportunities and remove barriers for all students to enter into, and successfully proceed through training programs or post-secondary education.
  2. Ensure Program Excellence: Develop and implement effective training and academic opportunities responsive to the needs of our community and industry partners.
  3. Improve Student Success: Prepare students to thrive in today’s global economy by increasing the number of students leaving with workforce ready credentials, skills, and/or university transfer pathways.
  4. Ensure Institutional Quality: Engage in organized, strategic, and data-informed planning to continually improve relevance and quality in all college administrative, students, and support services to ensure that the College’s vision, mission and goals will be achieved.