Coastal Georgia Community College - Mission Statement
As a unit of the University System of Georgia and two-year institution, the mission of Coastal Georgia Community College is to provide pre-baccalaureate programs of study for transfer; to provide preparation for immediate employment in a variety of technical program areas; to provide assistance to students who are academically under-prepared for college level study; and to provide lifelong learning opportunities for workforce development and career enhancement as well as personal development and enrichment. Within the context of this mission, Coastal Georgia Community College places emphasis on:
- promoting retention and program completion for all students;
- providing activities and services that meet the learning needs of a diverse student body and that provide learning opportunities outside the classroom for the whole student;
- providing appropriate resources for faculty and student use in support of classroom learning;
- providing instruction and support services at off-campus locations as needed in the service area;
- providing a center for on-campus access to baccalaureate and master's degree programs in collaboration with other institutions of the University System;
- promoting workforce preparedness through partnerships with business and industry and service area K-12 school systems;
- providing and expanding non-credit lifelong learning programs and conference services to meet the needs of the community;
- partnering with area school systems to foster seamless transitions from secondary schools to college;
- promoting and improving institutional effectiveness through an organized system of planning and assessment.
Approved: April 2005, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia