2008-2013
Expanded Statement of Purpose
Preamble
Johnston Community College (JCC) in Smithfield,
North Carolina, is located thirty miles east of Raleigh near the junction of
I-95 and US 70. The 175-acre main campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities,
picturesque pines, colorful azaleas and scenic ponds. Johnston Community College
has campuses throughout the county, including the Cleveland Center, the
Workforce Development Center in Clayton, and the Howell Woods Environmental
Learning Center, a 2800 acre wildlife preserve and teaching facility.
Originally established in 1969 in Four Oaks,
North Carolina, and moved to its current location in 1976, JCC has maintained
its small town values while progressively meeting the needs of the fastest
growing county in North Carolina.
The College was fully accredited in 1977. As a
member of the North Carolina Community College System, it is a public, two-year
post-secondary college with an open-door admission policy.
Johnston Community College provides
comprehensive occupational, general, and continuing education programs, as well
as community service activities for Johnston County and surrounding areas. The
College opens its doors to the community and seeks to provide for the fullest
possible development of the potential of all students in order that they may
increase their knowledge and understanding of life; that they may develop
occupational and educational proficiencies in accordance with their interests,
talents, and aspirations; and that they may continue their personal growth. To
that end, the College, in its programs, services and future plans, strives to
reflect the unique demographic, economic and culturally diverse area it serves.
Mission Statement
The mission of Johnston
Community College is to provide readily accessible, high quality educational
opportunities that prepare students for local and global opportunities in the
twenty-first century.
Institutional
Goals
1.
To
prepare individuals for enhanced employment opportunities or for transfer to
four-year colleges by planning and implementing affordable, comprehensive
curriculum and extension programs offered through a variety of modalities, from
traditional classroom instruction to distance education.
2.
To
develop new programs in collaboration and/or partnership with business and
industry, Johnston County schools, governmental agencies, other institutions of
higher learning, and various constituent groups in response to changing
workforce needs of the local, regional, and global communities.
3.
To
ensure high quality and continuous improvement in all programs and services by
facilitating opportunities for faculty and staff to develop professionally,
increase their abilities to utilize up-to-date technology, and become more adept
in working with a diverse and evolving student population.
4.
To
ensure future institutional leadership through the provision of structured
leadership training.
5.
To
increase the diversity of the faculty, staff, and student body.
6.
To
increase student achievement of academic and career goals by providing a
comprehensive array of educational and administrative support services for a
diverse and evolving student population.
7.
To
enhance the quality of life for all citizens by providing cultural enrichment,
outreach, and community-based programs, activities, and events.
8.
To
create an environment conducive to learning by maintaining safe, healthy,
state-of-the-art, and well-equipped facilities.
9.
To
ensure the efficient, appropriate, and effective use of all available resources
through a high level of fiscal and administrative accountability.
