Mission of the College

Current Statements:
Mission of the College

As one of the seven community colleges in Hawai’i, administered as part of the University of Hawai’i, the overall mission of Leeward Community College is:

To broaden access to post-secondary colleges in the State of Hawai‘i by providing open-door opportunities for students to enter quality educational programs within their community.
To provide vocational and technical programs, which both prepare students for immediate employment and provide the paraprofessional and trained workforce needed by the State.
To specialize in the effective teaching of general education and other introductory liberal arts and pre-professional courses.
To provide opportunities for personal enrichment, occupational upgrading, and career mobility through credit and non-credit courses and activities.
To contribute to (and stimulate) the cultural and intellectual life of the community, by providing a forum for the discussion of ideas; by providing leadership, knowledge, problem-solving skills, and general informational services in which the College has a special competence; and by providing opportunities for community members to develop their creativity and appreciate the creative endeavors of the others.

Within this context, the special mission of Leeward is to serve the residents of the communities of Leeward and Central O‘ahu in particular, and the State in general, by providing a balanced and comprehensive offering of programs, services and educational opportunities at locations both on and off campus.

Philosophy

Leeward Community College is dedicated to responding to the wide range of educational needs of the people in our community. We believe in the dignity and potential of each individual and the power of that belief to help people learn and grow. We are committed to providing an educational environment which accepts people as they are and fosters the development of each student’s unique talents. At Leeward Community College, education is a cooperative endeavor in which students, faculty, and staff share responsibility.

Vision

Leeward Community College is the gateway to higher education in West and Central Oahu. Through academic excellence, a comprehensive curriculum, and responsive community partnerships, we seek to be a vital force in the intellectual, cultural, and economic life of our communities. Capitalizing on the diversity of our students, staff, and community, we seek to be a center of multi-cultural study which prepares people for global involvement.

DRAFT Revisiting the Mission and Vision Statements
Mission of the College

The mission of University of Hawai’i–Leeward Community College is to provide open door access to high quality education in an environment that is responsive to community needs and encourages all students to achieve their educational goals. The College actively promotes the intellectual, cultural, and economic vitality of our communities by through lifelong learning and a commitment to student success. The College is committed to:

Providing a balanced and comprehensive offering of programs, services and educational opportunities for at locations both on and off campus.
Maintaining high standards of excellence in instructional programs and training, student services and personal enrichment opportunities.
Preparing students for successful transfer to college and universities.
Preparing students for employment or advancement within their chosen careers to provide the qualified trained workforce needed by the State.
Preparing students to participate responsibly in a culturally diverse, technological and global society.
Contributing to the cultural and intellectual life of the community by providing a rich academic environment infused with an array of expressive, creative and artistic opportunities.
Promoting a sense of community through service, respect, and communication.
Being a dynamically responsive resource for our community by creating vital partnerships with area businesses, schools and agencies.

Philosophy

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Leeward Community College is dedicated to responding to the wide range of educational needs of our community. We believe in the dignity and potential of each individual and the power of that belief to help people learn and grow. We are committed to providing an educational environment that accepts people as they are and fosters the development of each student’s unique talents. At Leeward Community College, education is a cooperative endeavor in which students, faculty, and staff share responsibility.

University of Hawai‘i Leeward Community College Statement of Values

We are firmly committed to affordable, adaptable and flexible educational opportunities for all.

We are responsive to the needs of our unique communities, and are partners in defining and answering those needs. We are of our communities, not just in them.

We place student learning at the center of all we do.

We are innovative in educational delivery methods.

We are accountable for student outcomes.

We promote teaching methods for diverse learning styles and support non-traditional students .

We are active partners with industry, PreK-12 education, and community agencies in developing a well-trained, effective workforce for the state.

We strive to meet the diverse educational needs of our community by providing comprehensive programming: academic transfer, career preparation, retraining, developmental, continuing education, cultural, and lifelong learning.

We value and respect the diversity of our students and community.

We are strongly committed to shared-decision making.

We aspire to excellence.

We encourage creativity and innovation.

Vision Statement

UH-LCC will play an active role in transforming our communities. We will nurture the value of education and service, creating attainable and exciting educational opportunities and workforce development for all members of our community. UH-LCC will be an innovative educational leader in the state and become recognized in the international arena as a quality provider of education and training.