Gordon College - Mission Statement
Gordon College joined the University System of Georgia in 1972 as a two-year college with a distinctive legacy of excellence in instruction, scholarship, and service. From its founding in 1852, Gordon has grown and changed, not only in response to, but also in anticipation of, the educational needs of its community. Gordon's scope of influence now extends beyond the surrounding areas to include the rapidly growing suburban areas south of Atlanta, east of Columbus, and north of Macon. A community in flux, this area of Georgia is rich in diversity and reflects extremes in economic and population growth which demand a mission that includes focused, two-year professional offerings, the pre-baccalaureate curricula to prepare students for successful transfer, and baccalaureate offerings targeting the needs of the area. Gordon College fully serves the community by providing educational and cultural opportunities both within and beyond this area. The mission of Gordon College, therefore, is to:
- Prepare students for transfer into and success in baccalaureate and professional degree programs through the college transfer program;
- Prepare students for entry into, and success in, specific occupations and careers especially demanded by the surrounding community through appropriate associate and baccalaureate programs;
- Strengthen the academic skills of students who need additional preparation for entry-level college courses through the Learning Support program; and
- Serve the community by providing opportunities for life-long learning and professional development through community service programs.
Gordon College is dedicated to providing a superior climate of learning through excellence in instruction, attention to students' needs, and cooperation with other agencies to enhance Gordon's own resources. The College further commits itself to assembling a faculty with excellent credentials that is dedicated to teaching and active in the pursuit of scholarship.
Approved: May 2006, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia