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| Mission |
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El Centro College: Changing lives through higher education.
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| Purpose |
We provide:
- Freshman and sophomore courses in the liberal arts
- Workforce education programs leading to Associate Degrees or certificates
- Continuing adult education programs for occupational or cultural enrichment
- Developmental Education programs designed for students who need additional preparation for college work
- Comprehensive student services including ongoing counseling and guidance to assist students in achieving their individual or educational goals
- Adult literacy and basic skills programs
- A variety of instructional modes to include on-line and distance education
- Such other programs and services as may be prescribed by the Texas Coordinating Board, or the DCCCD governing board in the best interest of post-secondary education in Texas
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| Vision |
Recognizing the unique opportunity offered by an urban multicultural college, El Centro will purposefully promote a global perspective, transcultural values and competencies, and responsible citizenship. The college will focus on student success and lifelong learning with an emphasis on systematic assessment of student learning outcomes.
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| Core Values |
In pursuit of our Mission, we value:
Learning
- By providing exemplary and innovative instruction, measured student learning outcomes, and personalized student support services
- By providing professional development opportunities for all employees
Diversity
- By challenging individuals to embrace diversity through broadened concepts of self, and by expanding their views of the world and recognizing their roles in a global society.
Integrity
- By insuring equity and fair treatment in all policies, processes and procedures
- By valuing academic freedom and respecting the rights and views of each individual; by encouraging an honest, respectful, and continual exchange of views among students, faculty, staff, and administration
Excellence
- By creating high standards of performance through the acquisition of new knowledge and a commitment to constant responsiveness to the needs of our community of learners
Communication
- By encouraging the individual viewpoints of the college community through collaborative shared governance
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