The
mission of Northwest Mississippi Community College is to provide the students
of its eleven-county district and beyond with opportunities for obtaining affordable
quality education to meet their diverse needs.
The comprehensive community
and technical college offers students educational experiences through traditional
campus-based and distance learning opportunities. Northwest is committed to
achieving the following goals: to promote excellence in educational programs;
to maintain quality educational support services; to continue responsive administrative
processes; to ensure efficient use of financial and physical resources; and
to assure institutional effectiveness.
Northwest Mississippi Community College meets the educational, employment,
career, cultural, and special needs of its students and the community through
the offering of:
* Academic and career technical curricula leading to certificates, diplomas,
and associate degrees;
* University-parallel courses and programs meeting requirements of the first
two years of a baccalaureate degree;
* Workforce Development Training designed to meet current and future workforce
needs in business and industry;
* A comprehensive program of remedial and developmental education;
* Continuing education and service programs for the community;
* Student support through tutoring, guidance, counseling, career information
and placement; and,
* Services including library services, cultural and enrichment opportunities,
information technology services, and extracurricular activities for students
and the community.
