Policy 1.04 - Mission Areas and Objectives

Workforce and Economic Development

  1. Provide quality professional/technical education for employment, skills enhancement, and career development.
  2. Partner with business, community groups, and other educational entities to provide workforce development and customized programs and services.

Academic Transfer

  1. Offer courses and support for students to meet the requirements for transfer from Lower Columbia College.
  2. Provide the support for transfer students to successfully transition to upper division college and university programs.

Preparation for College Level Studies

  1. Ensure that students who are under-prepared for college level studies have access to developmental coursework and bridge opportunities for college level work.

Student Access, Support and Completion

  1. Offer a fully array of educational programs and support services to meet the diverse needs of Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties.
  2. Provide students with the support needed to pursue and achieve their educational goals.

Institutional Excellence and Community Enrichment

  1. Demonstrate our commitment to institutional integrity by investing in our campus, students and employees.
  2. Uphold our reputation for high quality and contribute to the value of the community by promoting excellence in our programs, services and activities.

Historic Information

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2023
  • Reviewed: July 20, 2022
  • Revised: July 28, 2021
  • Reviewed: November 18, 2020
  • Reviewed July 17, 2019
  • Reviewed: August 23, 2017
  • Revised: July 20, 2011
  • Reviewed: September 21, 2011
  • Revised: July 18, 2007
  • Reviewed: November 20, 2002
  • Adopted: September 1, 1999

Contact the President's Office

General Inquiries

  Bryanna Doumit

  (360) 442-2100
  bdoumit@lowercolumbia.edu

Institutional Assistance

  Wendy Hall

  (360) 442-2491
  whall@lowercolumbia.edu

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