Big Sandy Community And Technical College

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Mission Statement

As a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a public, comprehensive educational institution that provides access to educational, cultural, and social opportunities for residents of the Big Sandy Region, which includes Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike counties. The College is dedicated to a belief in the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each individual and a person's right to achieve his or her fullest potential. Based on this belief, the College maintains a living and learning environment that promotes diversity, fosters open educational opportunities, and ensures the efficient operation of the College. Utilizing diverse methods of instructional delivery, the College provides learning experiences for those preparing for immediate entry into the workforce upon graduation, for those transferring to a baccalaureate institution, and for community members seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills. The College offers programs and courses of study in general, developmental, technical, and career education; student development; community and public service; and lifelong learning. Through these programs and courses, the College awards continuing education units, diplomas, certificates, and associate degrees consistent with the comprehensive nature of the institution. The College provides an environment for students, faculty, staff, and the community that encourages effective communication; freedom of expression; cultural awareness and enrichment; professional and intellectual growth; personal assessment; informed decision-making; problem solving; environmental awareness; and analytical, critical, and ethical thinking.