INTRODUCTION

Purposes

To adequately address its institutional mission, Colby Community College has adopted seven purposes. They are intended to be dynamic and flexible to meet both student and community needs.

The Purposes are as follows:

1. Offer two-year college transfer programs leading to an associate degree for students who wish to obtain a baccalaureate degree after transferring to a four-year college or university.
2. Offer both Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificate programs in vocational and technical education for students who wish to gain competence in specific skill areas or to upgrade skills.
3. Offer a developmental education program to serve all students who need improved academic skills, including adult basic education and preparation for the tests of General Educational Development.
4. Offer continuing education courses and community service activities and assist economic development by providing customized on-site training.
5. Offer students a full range of support services.
6. Offer facilities and human resources in support of educational, civic and cultural endeavors.
7. Offer state-of-the-art technology systems to enhance the quality of life.

[Reviewed February 2020; July 2022; October 2023; June 2024]