Central Wyoming College
Mission, Vision, Goals, Ends, and Institutional Values

Source: Self-Study 2005


Mission Statement

Enhance the quality of life through innovation and excellence in education.

Vision Statement

Provide lifelong learning opportunities beyond the boundaries of time and place.

Goals

The quality of life is enhanced when people are creative, productive, healthy, satisfied with life, flexible, and open to change. The college enhances the quality of life through achieving the following goals:

• Ensure academic excellence
• Provide an environment for cultural, economic and lifelong enrichment
• Serve as a proactive community leader
• Use innovation to increase access to education

Ends Statements

• Because of CWC, Students who graduate with transfer (A.A. and A.S.) degrees will be prepared to be academically successful at other institutions of higher learning.
• Because of CWC, students who graduate with applied (A.A.S.) degrees will be prepared to be skilled, successful employees in the workplace.
• Because of CWC, students will have opportunities to successfully pursue training and education at and beyond the community college.
• Because of CWC’s partnerships with the community, the economic/business climate in our service area will be significantly enhanced.
• Because of CWC, students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in and contribute to a diverse and global community and to exercise their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
• Because of CWC, the community will have access to opportunities for cultural enrichment, wellness, and lifelong learning.

Institutional Values

To promote the Institutional Mission, Vision, and Goals, CWC collectively agrees to carry out the mission with the following values:

• Student Centered. Support students’ success and improve the quality of their lives.
• Excellence. Commit to high standards in providing quality instruction and services to enhance learning.
• Learning. Promote a blend of learning approaches to foster a learning environment for students, staff, and the community.
• Mutual Respect and Civil Discourse. Respect contributions of employees and students, and promote a free exchange of ideas and information.
• Diversity. Appreciate individual and cultural differences and respect human dignity in the service of diverse communities.
• Access. Provide opportunities for students to attend college and to access programs by overcoming barriers to time, place, and costs.
• Innovation. Recognize the importance of strong leaders, innovators, and responsible risk-takers who are persistent, resourceful, and creative.
• Integrity. Perform duties with respect for one another, in a spirit of professionalism, cooperation, dedication, and care.
• Community Building. Expand lifelong learning opportunities through economic development and promoting and building partnerships.


As a student at Central Wyoming College, and as an applicant for the Religious Freedom Scholarship, I am in agreement with the Mission, Vision, Goals, Ends and Institutional Values of Central Wyoming College.


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