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TThe mission of HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM is to pursue knowledge an excellence in a student-centered academic community characterized by shared values, unity of purpose, diversity of opinion, mutual respect and social responsibility. The COLLEGE is committed to life-long learning through its academic and continuing education programs, to discovering new knowledge through research and to enhancing its position as a comprehensive educational institution with non-degree continuing education programs.
Through its mission statement, HCCS affirms its commitment to the following principles, activities, and programs:
...knowledge and excellenceThe achievement of, respect for, and appreciation of knowledge, truth, and excellence flow first and foremost from thorough and rigorous intellectual analysis. The faculty of HCCS instill these values in students through high expectations. By their own example, faculty seek to inculcate inquisitiveness, objectivity, and sensitivity in students--traits that will sustain them intellectually through graduation and for the remainder of their lives.
...student-centered academic communityThe programs, policies, and procedures of the COLLEGE are designed to serve the best interests of students. This student-centered academic community, drawing strength, support, and motivation from community values, is an essential element in fulfilling the mission and achieving the goals of the COLLEGE.
...shared values, unity of purpose, diversity of opinion, mutual respect and social responsibilityThe mission of a COLLEGE can be fulfilled and the goals can be reached only when the students, faculty, staff, and administrators value and promote free expression in an atmosphere of tolerance, responsibility, and trust. HCCS regards these attributes as prerequisites for any community of learners, and constantly strives to maintain them.
...life-long learningSocial and economic factors have dramatically transformed the institution of higher education during the latter half of the twentieth century. College can no longer be regarded as a one-time academic and socializing experience. HCCS has the opportunity and obligation to nourish the intellectual curiosity and aspirations of students of all ages through its academic and professional programs.
...discovering new knowledge through researchThe faculty of HCCS are committed to expanding the knowledge base of society. Active participation in basic and applied research programs by faculty leads to sharing of new knowledge in the classroom, enhancing learning opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students, and fulfilling the role of HCCS in society.
... enhancing its position as a comprehensive educational institution with bachelor's, master's, doctoral and non-degree continuing education programsThe colleges and schools comprising The HCCS encompass the liberal arts, the sciences, and several professional schools.
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