Mission Statement
As a community college keenly aware of community
in its name, Western Wyoming Community College (Western) dedicates its
resources to providing high quality learning opportunities for students
and employees, to enriching the community's cultural life, to enhancing
the awareness of the community’s unique heritage and environment, and to
adapting to the changing needs of local business and industry primarily
within its service area of southwest Wyoming.
In 1991, the Wyoming State Legislature adopted the
following mission statement for Wyoming community colleges under the
Post Secondary Omnibus Act:
The mission of Wyoming’s community colleges
is to provide access to post-secondary educational opportunities by
offering broad comprehensive programs in academic as well as
vocational-technical subjects. Wyoming’s community colleges are
low-tuition, open access institutions focusing on academic transfer
programs, career and occupational programs, developmental and basic
skills instruction, adult and continuing education, economic
development training, public and community services programming and
student support services.
Western has chosen to enhance this mission
statement as follows:
Western's fundamental purpose is to provide high
quality learning opportunities to students who are at various stages of
life and have differing needs and expectations. Committed to quality and
success, Western encourages flexibility, innovation, and active learning
for students, faculty and staff. The College understands that learning
occurs inside and outside the classroom and, therefore, seeks to create
an environment where lifelong learning is encouraged and where students
and employees interact in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Western has developed a curriculum designed to
introduce students to multiple modes of intellectual inquiry that are
believed to be fundamental to human knowledge and to successful
learning. Through the College's Goals for Student Success, students
expand their capacity to solve problems both critically and creatively,
to consider multiple perspectives, to retrieve relevant information, to
communicate clearly, and to develop life skills that promote health and
well-being.
Outside the classroom, Western provides additional
learning activities, such as presentations, exhibits, performances,
athletic events, internships, leadership opportunities, and residence
hall programs. Support services complement Western’s focus on learning
and assist the faculty and staff in helping students pursue their
educational goals. Recognizing that the college experience influences
the social, emotional, and physical well-being of each student, Western
maintains a modern facility which contributes to a supportive
environment that fosters interaction and student and employee
development. Learning, both in and out of the classroom, provides
students a foundation for succeeding in an ever-changing global
environment.
Western recognizes that employees are our most
important resource. Key factors of employee job satisfaction are growth
opportunities, involvement, and recognition. The College provides
funding and learning opportunities for continued professional
development and access to new technologies. The College, furthermore,
recognizes the value of employees by encouraging involvement in planning
and decision-making, maintaining open communications, and supporting
efforts to recognize their contributions.
Western's students and employees seek to
demonstrate integrity and professionalism in their relations with one
another and the community. Ethical behavior, thus, is a priority in
developing and implementing fair solutions, in communicating with
outside entities, and during interactions between employees.
Western strives to achieve its institutional
values through its Guiding Principles, principles that help the College
adapt to change, plan for the future and make sound decisions.
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