Mission and Values

Mission

Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement.

Values

Create a No Excuses' philosophy through actions which display the following values: 

  1. Caring through WOW 
  • Every student and colleague will say "WOW, you were so helpful, supportive, and open" after an interaction with us. 
  1. Caring through FUN 
  • We will find ways to have fun with each other and celebrate each other. 
  • We will find ways to make our work fun and effective.
  1. Caring through INNOVATION 
  • We will see ourselves as a "roadblock remover" - for students and for each other. 
  • We will always look for ways to help others and improve our processes. 
  1. Caring through FAMILY 
  • We will find ways to show we care about our students and each other. 
  • We will readily and effectively share information with each other. 
  • We will approach our interactions with each other with trust and openness. 
  • We will put the needs of others before our own. 
  1. Caring through YES 
  • We will think "yes" first and find solutions rather than finding "no." 
  • We will be passionate about our jobs and helping each other.

Vision

We will ensure an 80% Completion Rate by 2025.

Core Purpose

At Amarillo College, we help each student to succeed.

Goals

Goal #1: Completion:

  • Improve persistence
  • Increase completers (certificates, degrees, transfers)
  • Decrease time-to-completion

Goal #2: Align with Labor Market Demands:

  • Graduates obtain well-paid jobs
  • Graduates perform well as employees

Goal #3: Increased Learning:

  • Increase student engagement
  • Increase performance on student learning outcomes
  • Adjust programs and courses based on competencies

Goal #4: Love Your Neighbor:

  • Increase enrollment of sub-populations
  • Increase completion of any sub-populations

Goal #5: Fiscal Effectiveness:

  • Innovative
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Responsible

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