Policy 7110A

MISSION STATEMENT

Reference: HLC Criteria 1.A.1

The Wyoming Community College System Code places the responsibility for operation and management of the College District in the hands of an elected Board of Trustees of seven members. As a state institution, the College District is operated subject to the coordination of the Wyoming Community College Commission.

Mission Statement
Western is an innovative public community college aimed at empowering, educating, and improving our students, employees, community and environment. Our focus is to inspire the next generation of visionaries by using Wyoming grit and individual development in a diverse array of learning and flexible services. Western is where passion meets purpose.

The Mission of the College shall be reviewed annually by the Board to ensure that it reflects current and future needs and values. 

The College President shall ensure that the College Mission Statement is published in the catalog, on the College website, and other appropriate venues. 

Original Adoption: January 26, 1989
Revised: May 8, 2014
Revised: January 14, 2016
Revised: November 12, 2020            

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