DELAWARE TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MISSION STATEMENT

Delaware Technical & Community College is a statewide multi-campus community college committed to providing open admission, post-secondary education at the associate degree level. The College offers comprehensive educational opportunities that support economic development and are relevant and responsive to the needs of the community including career, general, developmental, and transfer education; workforce training; professional development; and lifelong learning. The College believes in the practical value of higher education as a means of economic and personal advancement.  The College respects its students as individuals and as members of diverse groups and is committed to fostering student success.  (Effective date: July 1, 2009)

MISSION GOALS

1.      Academic programs will prepare students for successful employment upon completion and/or transfer to a senior institution.

2.      Developmental education will prepare students in mathematics, reading, and writing to be successful in entry-level College courses and workforce training.

3.      Workforce training and professional development programs will prepare and support a competitive workforce.  

4.      Personal enrichment programs will provide lifelong learning opportunities for the community.

5.      Programs, activities, and services will create a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes respect for diverse cultures, backgrounds, and points of view.

6.      The College will provide an environment that cultivates student learning and success.

7.      Public and private resources will be sought, obtained, and utilized to advance the College Mission and Goals.