Western Institute of Technology Community College

Mission

The mission of Western Institute of Technology is to provide quality educational programs that meet the life-long learning needs of its community. Through its dynamic curriculum and commitment to diverse learners, the college will serve as a catalyst for creating and fostering linkages among the community and business. The college will proactively respond to the changing needs of our community and its role in the global economy through the use of instructional and emerging technologies.

Institutional Goals

To recognize, develop, and support excellence in both learning and teaching.
To provide a learner-centered environment that provides the support services which assure that learners attain their educational goals.
To provide relevant, thorough, state-of-the-art technical education that prepares students to prosper in the world of work.
To provide course work leading to an associate degree and/or lower-division preparation for college/university transfer.
To provide educational, cultural, economic, social, recreational, or aesthetic programs and services to meet the changing needs of individuals in a multicultural community.
To provide lifelong educational programming for personal and professional growth, cultural and recreational enrichment and international education.
To foster an environment that values an understanding and appreciation of diversity.
To develop and strengthen partnerships with industry, primary and secondary education, business, labor, community organizations and government to enhance the economic development of our service community.
To broaden learning opportunities through the creation of a strong community outreach program.
To collaborate with our community to understand and satisfy its needs and expectations to provide quality educational services within available resources.
To encourage management policies that demonstrate institutional integrity and effectiveness.
To enhance learning opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and administrators through the effective use of technology