Appendix

Moraine Valley Community College Division of Academic Affairs
2007-2008

PROMISE STATEMENT
We promise to provide a student-centered environment and to focus all college staff and resources on student learning, student development and student success.

VISION STATEMENT
We envision a world-class college that meets current and emerging community needs for education and training through excellent service and outstanding programs offered in stimulating learning environments.

MISSION AND PURPOSE
The mission of our college is to educate the whole person in a learning-centered environment, recognizing our responsibilities to one another, to our community, and to the world we share. We value excellence in teaching, learning, and service as we maintain sensitivity to our role in a global, multicultural community. We are committed to continuous improvement and dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, and diverse learning opportunities and environments.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS GOALS

1. Provide an environment that maximizes student learning, retention and degree/certification completion for all students, in accordance with Board policy.
2. Strengthen communication and collaborative partnerships across divisions that support the learning environment.
3. Maintain a competitive edge in curriculum to provide maximum opportunities for personal and professional growth.
4. Implement continuous improvement processes; course, program and project assessment and evaluation to ensure academic effectiveness.
5. Introduce new educational, cultural, training and development programs for business, industry and community organizations in a timely manner.
6. Improve processes and procedures within Academic Affairs to more effectively accomplish curriculum development, budgeting, class scheduling, etc.
7. Continuously update instructional technology and introduce innovative applications of instructional delivery.
8. Expand professional development for F/T faculty, adjuncts, and staff in support of the college’s strategic priorities.
9. Implement appropriate methods of student assessment that generate useful information to improve instructional practices and contribute to the college’s institutional effectiveness.