Brookhaven College

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Mission Statement

Brookhaven College is dedicated to student success. The college is committed to: * Providing educational programs that maintain the highest standards of student performance; * Providing an educational environment that emphasizes critical thinking and decision making, reflection and creativity; * Providing innovative and enriching educational experiences for its varied constituencies; * Responding to community needs through a variety of means, including collaboration with organizations and businesses; * Providing a culturally competent and sensitive environment that reflects and celebrates diversity; and * Providing a culture that supports employee success and encourages professional growth. Within the overall mission, Brookhaven College provides the following: 1. Technical programs up to two years in length leading to associate degrees or certificates; 2. Vocational programs leading directly to employment in semi-skilled and skilled occupations; 3. Freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences, including core and field of study curricula leading to associate and toward baccalaureate degrees; 4. Continuing adult education programs for occupational upgrading or personal enrichment; 5. Compensatory education programs designed to fulfill the commitment of an admissions policy allowing the enrollment of disadvantaged students; 6. A continuing program of counseling and guidance designed to assist students in achieving their individual educational goals; 7. Workforce development programs to meet local and statewide needs; and 8. Adult literacy and other basic skills programs for adults. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Dallas County Community College District Board, in the best interest of post-secondary education in Texas, may prescribe other purposes.