SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE STATEMENT OF MISSION
| | Southwest Texas Junior College is a comprehensive, public, two-year college serving eleven counties in southwest Texas. College programs and services provide accessible, affordable, high-quality post-secondary education that prepares students to: 1) enter the job market, 2) transfer to senior colleges and universities, 3) pursue their professional and personal goals. Through its programs and services, the college equitably provides higher education opportunities and supports the economic growth of the community.
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SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE STATEMENT OF ROLE & SCOPE
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The college implements its mission through a clearly defined set of programs and services that include the following:
COLLEGE-LEVEL CREDIT PROGRAMS
The college offers credit courses leading to associate degrees and certificates in technical fields and designed-to-transfer majors.
CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The college provides professional and occupation development to individuals, businesses, industries, and government and health agencies. A variety of non-credit activities for personal enhancement are also available.
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
The college provides programs in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) which are designed to assist students in acquiring a General Education Diploma (GED).
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
The college offers developmental programs and services to enrolled and prospective students to increase their chances for success and enhance their potential for personal, educational, and professional growth.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
The college promotes the economic development of the region by providing work force training for new and expanding industries as well as for transfer of technology to developing businesses. The college also supports economic development agencies by assisting in the recruiting of businesses and industries to the area.
ACCESS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
The college provides special recruitment, counseling and evaluation services that increase access for students not traditionally serviced by higher education.
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