Southwest Texas Junior College

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Mission Statement

Mission The mission of Southwest Texas Junior College is to provide such educational programs and services as shall be needed to achieve the purposes of community colleges as set forth by Section 130.003 of the Texas Education Code. The purpose of each public community college shall be to provide: 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; 4. continuing adult education programs for occupational or cultural upgrading; 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. work force development programs designed to meet local and statewide needs; 8. adult literacy and other basic skills programs for adults; and 9. such other purposes as may be prescribed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, or local governing boards, in the best interest of post-secondary education in Texas.