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Wharton County Junior College is
a public, two-year, comprehensive community college offering
a wide range of postsecondary educational programs and
services including associate degrees, certificates,
continuing-education courses, cultural affairs, and
leisure-time activities for the benefit of the community and
a population of students that varies in age, background, and
ability.
The college affords
opportunities for individual growth and expression and
promotes the development of the total person through
scholarly and creative activity and the application of
knowledge for the good of society. Its curricular and
co-curricular activities lay a foundation for lifelong
learning and involved citizenship and encourage the pursuit
of knowledge, innovation, experimentation, and excellence in
human endeavor. It prepares students for entry-level
positions, for advancement in various occupations and
professions, for a broad understanding of the liberal arts
and sciences, and for transfer to baccalaureate- granting
institutions.
In fulfilling its mission, the
college
- offers associate in
arts, associate of arts in teaching, and associate in applied science degrees;
- offers transfer
curricula in preparation for the baccalaureate degree;
- offers
career/vocational curricula leading to certificates and
associate degrees;
- offers remedial and
developmental courses and services, as well as adult basic
education, to assist under prepared students to achieve
competency in basic skills and thus gain access to
college-level programs;
- supports excellence
in instruction in all academic areas by the encouragement of
faculty professional development for the improvement of
teaching and learning through innovative teaching
methodologies, research and public service;
- provides library
and other instructional resources as integral parts of the
educational process;
- supports students
in the learning process through counseling and academic
advising;
- offers
continuing-education noncredit courses and programs to
meet the needs of business, industry, government, and the
community-at-large, and to contribute to the economic
development of its service region;
- provides varied
cultural opportunities, recreational activities, and
community services to enhance the quality of life in its
service region;
- actively cooperates
with school districts, vocational-technical schools, other
colleges, and universities to promote a more productive
educational environment within its service region.
Wharton County Junior College
is an institution that emphasizes personal attention to
students, innovation and flexibility in its credit and
noncredit offerings, and responsiveness to the diversity of
communities it serves. The college is dedicated to providing
an educational environment that recognizes individuality,
stresses the importance of human relationships, and reflects
the democratic values of our society.
Approved by the WCJC Board
of Trustees
December 14, 1994
Rev. 5-16-06 |
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