SCC Mission Statement

Shawnee Community College's mission is to serve the needs of the students and our diverse community by providing quality higher education, community education, training, and services that are accessible, affordable, and promote life-long learning.

SCC Vision Statement

Student Centered, Community Connected

SCC Philosophy, Values and Purpose

Shawnee Community College promotes student learning through the values of the community college concept, recognizing the uniqueness of each individual and the diversity of his/her needs. The college is dedicated to utilizing the resources of the institution to provide a comprehensive program to meet those diverse needs and improve the quality of life for each individual. Education is the key to preparing individuals to confront the economic, social, and multicultural issues of this century. The college takes pride in providing quality educational and training programs that incorporate the most recent technologies to meet the ever-changing needs of our students and district residents.

Shawnee Community College is dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective, comprehensive programs to all individuals within the district and the region who can benefit from such activities. The college strives for continuous improvement through the evaluation of programs, institutional effectiveness, and through assessment of student academic achievement.  The college maintains an "open-door" admissions policy, thus providing educational, economic, and community service opportunities to all, regardless of race, sex, religion, ethnic origin, marital status, handicap, or socioeconomic level.

To the extent permitted by fiscal resources, technical expertise, and inter-agency cooperation, Shawnee Community College is dedicated to a major role in the district’s future.

Purpose 1. Shawnee Community College values life-long learning. As aconsequence, the college provides comprehensive programs, including curriculums in liberal arts and sciences, career and technical education, as well as adult, developmental, and community education and training.

Purpose 2. Shawnee Community College values its role as a change agent forthe public good.As a consequence, the college facilitates area economic developmentpromotes cohesiveness within the community, and improves the quality of life for all citizens.

Purpose 3. Shawnee Community College values equal access to educational opportunities for all citizens.  As a consequence, the college provides equal educational opportunities for all citizens to the extent permitted by available resources.

Purpose 4. Shawnee Community College values multicultural diversity within a pluralistic society.As a consequence, the college provides programs and activities that encourage and preserve multicultural diversity within a unified American society.

Purpose 5. Shawnee Community College values the dignity and worth of each individual.As a consequence, the college develops programs and services which address the needs of all segments of the college community.

Purpose 6. Shawnee Community College values a systematic and participatory management approach to decision making. As a consequence, the college solicits input from all constituencies, reaches decisions based upon all available information, and communicates such decisions to the public in an orderly manner.

Purpose 7. Shawnee Community College values its reciprocal relationship with the community, including business, civic, social, and religious aspects. As a consequence, the college fosters community partnerships in which each organization benefits from its mutual affiliation with the other.

Purpose 8. Shawnee Community College values the prudent utilization of resources.As a consequence, the college develops and administers programs, services and facilities which are consistent with the district’s financial base and which benefit the greatest number of individuals.

Purpose 9. Shawnee Community College values the pursuit of excellence. As a consequence, the college organizes and administers high quality programs and recruits and retains highly qualified personnel in all positions.

For More Information Contact:
Jean Ellen Boyd - Assoc. Vice President of Instructional Services
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3240 or e-mail jeanb@shawneecc.edu