About Allen

MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of Allen Community College is to provide quality educational and support services in an atmosphere that is caring, safe, and conducive to learning.  The college is committed to a wide range of accessible, affordable educational programs that enable students to reach their academic, occupational, and personal potential.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

Provide access to education without the limits of time, place, and distance.

Enable learners to transfer college credit and successfully pursue an education at other institutions.

Enable students to study career/technical education certificate and degree programs or upgrade work skills that prepare them for successful employment

Enrich and encourage personal development through course offerings

Prepare students for success in college-level work in reading, writing, and computational skills through developmental courses

Foster diversity within the student body, administration, faculty, and staff

Enrich the environment of students and those we serve by engaging them in social, intellectual, cultural, and recreational activities

Support student retention and success through effective advisement and other support services

Enhance the student experience by incorporating intercollegiate activities in student life

Promote economic development

Provide campus facilities that are safe, comfortable, and conducive to learning

Promote a program of continuous institutional improvement that ensures quality, effectiveness, and relevance.