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
1. Student Access
a) Enhancing institutional flexibility
to develop programs and services;
b) Improving access through technology;
c) Developing non-traditional delivery
and instructional methods, and providing technical training for staff to
implement such changes;
d) Encouraging and celebrating diversity
in our students, faculty, and staff;
2. Student Success
a) Creating a learning culture where continuous
improvement is a central value guided by assessment of student academic
achievement;
b) Providing a supportive and dynamic
environment in which to learn and develop as individuals and communities;
c) Challenging students to explore their
full potential through rigorous academics, diverse campus organizations, and innovative
career experiences;
d) Encouraging students to become
self-reliant lifelong learners;
3. Operational
Excellence
a) Analyzing occupational trends and
serving in a pro-active role to meet the changing educational needs of our
service areas;
b) Improving communication to support
productive relationships among stakeholders;
c) Building shared governance under
which college faculty and staff participate in significant decisions about the
operation of our institution;
d) Securing sufficient resources to
facilitate and support college programs and initiatives;
4. Community
Relationships
a) Cultivating and strengthening
partnerships within the community to meet academic and economic needs;
b) Providing workforce and enhanced
customized training;
c) Continuing to serve as a cultural
center for the community, providing programs and activities which augment the
quality of life in the areas we serve.