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The
mission of South Suburban College is to Serve our Students and the Community
through lifelong learning.
SSC
is dedicated to:
- High
quality education, training, and services for all individuals who
have the ability to benefit from our programs.
- Programs
that are accessible and affordable provided to a diverse community
of learners.
- Training
delivered in collaboration with local businesses.
- A
community of staff, faculty, and students that create an environment
and resources for learning.
- Up-to-date
facilities and technology that help prepare students for transfer
to baccalaureate programs or the job market.
GOALS
- Provide
credit courses and associate degree programs for academically prepared
students to assist them in preparing for effective transfer to a
four-year college or university. The College will be accountable
for the quality of academic programs and the assessment of learning.
- Provide
high quality, accessible, and affordable credit courses and associate
degree and certificate programs for academically prepared students
to assist them in preparing for occupations that require career
education beyond the high school level.
- Provide
developmental instruction in reading, writing and mathematics skills
to students requiring these skills in order to succeed in other
college programs or to complete a high school Equivalency or GED
program, and to expand adult education.
- Increase
the number and diversity of students who complete training and educational
programs by providing academic advising, learning resources and
supportive services, such as specialized learning assistance, for
students with a wide range of academic needs.
- Partner
with local businesses and industry to sustain strong economic growth
and to maintain a competitive workforce. The College will
provide universal technical skills training to qualify community
residents for employment, and will assist businesses in workforce
development.
- Complement
classroom instruction with student opportunities through workplace
internships, cooperative education and other work-based learning
approaches.
- Offer
activities, services, and programs that enhance student life and
enrich the educational experience of the student to increase knowledge
of societal and civic responsibilities in a complex society. Design
and implement programs that develop student leadership, ethical
decision-making, and international cultural understanding.
- Collaborate
with area elementary and secondary school districts to develop and
provide educational services to their students and staff.
- Provide
high quality educational programs by utilizing quality measures
such as, input from advisory committees, assessment of student learning
outcomes, and recommendations from our accrediting agencies.
- Maintain
fiscal responsibility by continually improving productivity, cost
effectiveness, and accountability.
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