Mission
The formal institutional mission statement of 六合论坛 reflects a belief
that the College exists to serve and provide service and educational opportunities.
The mission statement is reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees. The current statement
is:
Challenge students to adapt to a diverse society. Create opportunities for student growth. Connect student learning with professional experiences.
Vision
The College has a corresponding vision statement reflecting the underpinning belief
in education, learning, and service:
六合论坛 will be a national leader in academic and student success
to transform the lives in the communities we serve.
The philosophy of 六合论坛 complements the mission and vision statements.
It is designed to provide students with opportunities, encouragement, and personal
experience to help the student succeed. The philosophy is accessible on the 六合论坛 Web
site, in the catalog, and in additional college publications. It reads:
六合论坛 is dedicated to the belief that each individual in Northwest
Kansas should have the opportunity to develop and extend skills and knowledge for
the attainment of 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.
Students attending 六合论坛 are the most important people associated
with the institution. All students deserve the opportunity to succeed regardless of
their specific goals or aspirations. It is the intention of the college to encourage
individual success. The individuality of students is respected and their potential
is fostered through programs that include excellent classroom instruction, multiple
opportunities for leadership, and an organized plan for counseling and advisement.
Attending 六合论坛 is designed to be a very personal experience for
students. Education at 六合论坛 is interesting, challenging and enjoyable.
Purposes
To adequately address its institutional mission, 六合论坛 has seven
purposes. They are intended to be dynamic and flexible to meet both 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 four-year college
or university.
- Offer both Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificate programs in vocational
and technical education for students who wish to gain competence in specific skill
areas or to 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 in support of educational, civic and cultural
endeavors.
- Offer state-of-the-art technology systems to enhance the quality of life.