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DISTRICT MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES

SECTION ONE: STATEMENT OF MISSION AND VISION

1.01 The MISSION of Angelina College is to provide quality educational opportunities and services to aid students and the community in reaching their full potential. Angelina College is a two-year public community college primarily serving Angelina County as its local taxing district and the service area designated by Texas Education Code 130.165.  The College offers vocational, technical, and academic courses for certifications and associate degrees.  The College also offers continuing education, workforce training, dual-credit courses, and developmental education consistent with its open-admissions policies.  The College provides programs and services to support students in their educational journeys as well as cocurricular programs to develop students as citizens.  The College strengthens the communities it serves by engaging in economic development initiatives, hosting social and arts programming, and supporting leadership development.  The College strives for excellence in teaching and learning as well as all academic and administrative endeavors.

1.02 The VISION of Angelina College is to be the first choice in value and quality education leading to diverse career pathways throughout its service area.

1.03 The College District’s mission and vision are predicated on the belief that education is vital to maintaining a democratic society, to transmit culture and extend knowledge, and to developing engaged citizens empowered to improve their lives and their communities. The College District is committed to engaging in an active relationship with the communities it serves to ensure the relevance and vitality of its educational programs and services as well as to enhance the economic, cultural, and social environments of those communities. The College District assists a diverse student population to prepare for a rapidly changing and highly technological world through quality educational programs and excellent student services.

SECTION TWO: CORE VALUES

2.02 The CORE VALUES of Angelina College are the following:

  • Integrity - We value academic honesty and ethical behavior.

Integrity is evidenced by defending academic freedom, fostering civic responsibility, exhibiting academic honesty and ethical behavior, and celebrating the courage to act.

  • Diversity - We value diverse perspectives, cultures, and experiences.

Diversity enriches the learning and working environment and enables people with different perspectives, cultures, and experiences to thrive on campus and to prepare for success in a pluralistic society.

  • Learning - We value learning as the core of our mission.

Learning through the unfettered search for knowledge and its free exposition and through experiences promoting the acquisition of relevant skills and abilities is at the core of every college endeavor.

  • Excellence - We value the ongoing pursuit of excellence.

Excellence is achieved through teamwork, continuous improvement of every facet of the institution, sustainable practices, sound financial planning, prudent use of resources, and ongoing development of personnel.

  • Engagement - We value service to our communities.

Engagement through partnerships, active citizenship, and community service supports and strengthens the social, cultural, and economic environment of the service area.                                                  

The President of the College is responsible for updating and reviewing this policy. Policy reviews are made in accordance with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness Policy Tracking document.

Document History:

Adopted: 04/1992

Revised: 01/2025