Trinidad
State Junior College enriches the academic, technical, and cultural life of our
diverse community.
We are
committed to offering traditional and alternative approaches to education,
providing quality instruction, and promoting lifelong learning.
Vision Statement and Goals
This will be accomplished through the following goals
and objectives:
Goal 1 - Student Access
a) To create, market, and implement innovative
educational programs, including programs delivered via distance learning and
other alternative approaches, in order to meet the needs of all segments of our
service area.
b) To encourage and value diversity in
our student population.
Goal 2 - Student Success
a) To educate and qualify students for
careers in technical fields and to assist them in securing employment in these
fields.
b) To prepare students to transfer and
succeed in their baccalaureate studies.
c) To provide supportive learning
opportunities – English as a Second Language, GED, and developmental studies –
which prepare students for college-level work.
d) To foster an atmosphere of
friendliness, civility, and respect and to provide support programs which
promote student learning and success.
e) To hire faculty and staff that are of
the highest quality and reflective of our diverse community, to treat them with
integrity and respect, to have their pay reflective of their experience and
education within the community college system, and to provide ample
opportunities for their professional development.
Goal 3 - Operational Excellence
a) To ensure that the college is run
efficiently and safely, using modern technology appropriately.
b) To monitor the college’s performance
in all areas and to use the data gathered to improve the college’s overall effectiveness.
c) To provide shared governance
opportunities by which college faculty and staff participate in significant
institutional decisions.
Goal 4 - Community Relationships
a) To provide training and education
that will enhance workforce skills for businesses in our community.
b) To present opportunities for cultural
enrichment and life-long learning for our community.
c) To provide opportunities for students
to interact positively and appropriately in the community.