Policy Title: College Vision, Mission and Value Statement
Policy Number: 1.0
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Purpose:
College Vision
Eastern Wyoming College is committed to service and striving for excellence.
College Mission
Eastern Wyoming College champions student success through innovative learning, academic excellence, and community enrichment.
College Values
Learning
We embrace learning as the core of our identity, empowering students to acquire knowledge, critical thinking, and practical skills. Eastern Wyoming College is dedicated to delivering exceptional educational experiences that prepare learners for meaningful careers, lifelong personal growth, and engaged citizenship.
Service
We believe service to our students, community, and region defines our purpose and enhances our impact. Eastern Wyoming College encourages a culture of generosity, responsiveness, and collaboration, fostering meaningful partnerships and actively contributing to the betterment of our communities.
People
We value each individual, recognizing that our students, faculty, staff, and community members are central to our mission. Easter Wyoming College commits to fostering and engaging environment that promotes growth, well-being, and success of all people.
Stewardship
We take seriously our responsibility to wisely manage and safeguard the resources entrusted to us. Eastern Wyoming College practices transparent, ethical stewardship of finances, facilities, human resources, and natural resources, ensuring sustainability and accountability to future generations.
Excellence
We are committed to excellence in all endeavors, from academics to student services to community partnerships, and institutional governance. Easter Wyoming College consistently strives to achieve the highest standards throughs continuous improvement, innovation, integrity, and accountability.
Pillar 1: Cultivating success with our Students
1. Enhance Student-Centered Academic Outcomes
Successful outcomes for our students is our business. Students will experience an engaging learning environment through rigorous and relevant curricula, innovative teaching practices, and applies learning experiences, that respond directly to student needs, inspire lifelong learning, and prepare students for meaningful lives.
2. Champion a Comprehensive Student Success Framework
As a comprehensive community college, our students vary in many ways. Our commitment to the whole student ensures removing barriers and providing access to personalized resources throughout their academic journey. Our framework emphasizes continuous support for the evolving needs of our students.
3. Invest in Facilities and Technology
Evolving students and communities require an innovative and modern college. Our investment fosters an accessible, safe, and inspiring college setting that promotes academic achievement, student satisfaction, and advanced technology.
Pillar 2: Cultivating Success within our Community
1. Strengthen Strategic Community Partnerships
Our college is an economic engine for local and regional development, and community well-being. We commit to building strong, collaborative partnerships with our communities to enrich student learning, workforce development, and community vitality.
2. Expand Community Visibility and Presence
Promoting awareness of our college’s mission and outcomes broaden access in the communities we serve. This will be achieved by expanding the college’s presence throughout all service areas by engaging in community initiatives and extending our programs and services.
3. Become a Cultural and Recreational Hub
Quality of life ranks high by the constituents within our region. Through strategic collaborations and community programming, our college aims to become a regional centerpiece for shared experiences-celebrating the arts, recreation, and local heritage in ways that strengthen the well-being of our residents.
Pillar 3: Cultivating Success within our College
1. Employee Attraction, Retention, and Development
People are at the heart of our college, and through proactive initiatives, we attract and retain talented professionals and ensure our employees are able to perform at their best. We foster a supportive, inclusive culture where professional growth is prioritized, meaningful contribution are recognized, and work-life balance is respected.
2. Operational Efficiency and Effectiveness
Our college is committed to advancing operational efficiency through system development, resource optimization, and ensuring responsible stewardship of institutional assets. We will continuously assess effectiveness through data-informed practices to ensure sustainable growth and responsiveness to evolving student and community needs.
3. Fostering a Culture of Innovation
Innovation is the cornerstone of institutional excellence, where creative thinking is encouraged, calculated risks are supported, and new ideas flourish. By investing in change initiatives, we position our institution as a forward-thinking leader in higher education.
References: 1991 WY Session Laws, Chapter 228, Section 3. Wyo. Stat. § 21-18-101
Original Adoption Date: 7/21/99
Revision Date(s): 11/8/05(RF), 6/10/08, 12/13/16, 11/14/17,5/13/25
Date(s) reviewed, no change: