Oakland Community College

Vision

Oakland Community College puts students first so they reach their highest potential. We are a caring college that values innovation, high quality service, and professionalism at every level.

Mission

Oakland Community College is a student-centered institution which provides high quality learning opportunities and services for individuals, communities, and organizations on an accessible, affordable basis.

Purposes

Oakland Community College provides high quality:

• Educational experiences enabling students to transfer to other institutions of higher education.
• Occupational and technical learning opportunities to improve students’ employability.
• Community services, including cultural, social, and enrichment opportunities for lifelong learning.
• Opportunities in developmental education to prepare students for college-level studies.
• Workforce development training and learning opportunities to meet the needs of business and industry.
• General Educational opportunities enabling students to learn independently and develop skills for personal and career success.

Goals

Oakland Community College will dedicate itself to continuously:

• Plan future directions.
• Increase quality and accessibility of education.
• Expand partnerships and collaboration.
• Appreciate and understand diversity.
• Promote a global perspective.
• Facilitate the appropriate use of technology.
• Assess institutional effectiveness.

Oakland Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504. Telephone: 800.621.7440. Fax: 312.263.7462. Web: ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.