2012 - 2013 Catalog

Mission and Goals

Mission:

At Brookhaven College, a public, open-door, two-year institution dedicated to student success, we provide quality educational programs by offering a broad range of programs, learning opportunities and experiences. We prepare our students to value the individuals and organizations within our diverse community and to face the challenges as responsible and productive members of society. We achieve our mission through our goals and strategic directions.

The purpose of Texas public community colleges is as set forth in Education Code 130.003, as follows:

• The purpose of each public community college shall be to provide:
• 1. Technical programs up to two years in length leading to associate degrees or certificates;
  2. Vocational programs leading directly to employment in semi-skilled and skilled occupations;
  3. Freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences;
  4. Continuing adult education programs for occupational or cultural upgrading;
  5. Compensatory education programs designed to fulfill the commitment of an admissions policy allowing the enrollment of disadvantaged students;
  6. A continuing program of counseling and guidance designed to assist students in achieving their individual educational goals;
  7. Workforce development programs designed to meet local and statewide needs;
  8. Adult literacy and other basic skills programs for adults; and
  9. Such other purposes as may be prescribed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or local governing boards in the best interest of postsecondary education in Texas.

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Goals:

Goal 1 - Career Preparation

Brookhaven College will assist its students in obtaining knowledge, skills and services needed to succeed in jobs and careers, which meet the workforce needs of Dallas County.

Goal 2 - Transfer Preparation

Brookhaven College will assist students in obtaining the freshman-and sophomore-level knowledge, skills and services needed to succeed in earning a baccalaureate degree.

Goal 3 - Continuing Education

Brookhaven College will assist individuals in obtaining quality continuing education to enrich their lives personally, socially, and culturally and to upgrade occupational and job skills.

Goal 4 - Basic Skills

Brookhaven College will assist individuals in acquiring basic literacy skills and developmental education to live more functionally and to become ready to participate successfully in college-level curricula.

Goal 5 - Access

Brookhaven College will recruit students from all segments of its service area population and will help them persist in achieving their individual educational goals.

Goal 6 - Economic Development

Brookhaven College will develop educational partnerships with businesses, industry, and governmental entities to help ensure a quality workforce development for Dallas County.

Goal 7 - Citizenship

Brookhaven College will assist students in acquiring knowledge and skills needed to succeed in and contribute to a global community, to understand the value of lifelong learning, and to exercise their rights and responsibilities as citizens.

Goal 8 - Distance Learning

Brookhaven College will use existing and emerging telecommunication technologies to provide convenient and flexible access to accredited and life-long learning opportunities to students and workforces.