Policy 6110B

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM

Effective Date
January 1984 
Last Revision Date
January 2026
Policy Owner
Chief Academic Officer 

1. Policy & Purpose 

The College designs, delivers, and continuously improves its instructional programs to fulfill the College’s mission and Guiding Principles. As a publicly supported, comprehensive center for learning, the College is dedicated to providing high-quality, lifelong learning opportunities to meet the needs of an evolving society. 

In fulfilling its mission, the College is committed to the following instructional objectives: 

  1. Provide Transformative Learning Opportunities:
    1. Support students in developing, challenging, and enriching their values, beliefs, and knowledge through a variety of opportunities for academic, personal, and professional growth.
  2. Deliver Excellence in Teaching Across Program Areas:
    1. General Education: Offer robust general education programs that cultivate critical thinking, communication, quantitative reasoning, and civic responsibility.
    2. Transfer Programs: Provide associate degree and pre-baccalaureate pathways that prepare students for seamless transfer to four-year colleges and universities, ensuring alignment to the best of the college’s ability.
    3. Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Programs: Deliver applied baccalaureate programs that build on associate degrees and industry experience to develop advanced skills.  These programs prepare graduates for career advancement and workforce leadership roles in high-demand fields.  
    4. Career and Technical Education (CTE): Provide occupational, technical, and workforce-aligned programs that prepare students for employment, career advancement, or skill enhancement.
    5. Workforce Training, Continuing Education, and Community Service: Deliver non-credit and lifelong learning programs that allow individuals to broaden their interests, acquire new competencies, and meet community and employer needs.
    6. Basic Skills and Developmental Education: Offer foundational instruction to help learners strengthen essential academic and workplace skills necessary for success in college-level courses or the workforce.
  3. Ensure Access, Equity, and Student Success:
    1. Design and deliver inclusive, accessible programs that meet the varied needs of all learners and promote student achievement, retention, and completion.
  4. Provide Comprehensive Academic and Student Support Services:
    1. Offer quality academic advising, tutoring, library, and support services to enable students to meet their educational and career goals.
  5. Serve as a Community and Workforce Resource:
    1. Act as a partner and resource for local businesses, industries, government entities, schools, and community organizations to promote economic development and regional vitality.
  6. Commit to Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
    1. Engage in ongoing assessment and evaluation of instructional programs to ensure quality, relevance, and alignment with the College’s mission, community needs, and accreditation standards. 

Last Review Date: January 2026

History
Adopted: January 11, 1984
Adopted: October 29, 1987
Revised: October 16, 2014
Revised: January 8, 2026