Mission & Vision

Mission 

Consistent with the North Carolina Community College System, the mission of the college is to open the door to high quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, and improve the lives and well-being of individuals.

Mission Statement

Craven Community College is a dynamic and responsive institution of higher education committed to improving and enriching individual lives and society through comprehensive, high quality, and accessible learning opportunities that allow students to contribute and compete in a diverse and global community.

We provide:

  • Education, training, and retraining for the workforce, including basic skills and literacy education, occupational and pre-baccalaureate programs;
  • Support for economic development through services to and in partnership with business and industry; and
  • Services to communities and individuals which improve the quality of life.

The College fulfills its mission through:

Adult General, Basic, and Secondary Education

  • Courses and services for students who desire to complete a high school equivalency credential or improve their adult basic education, literacy, and English language skills, or for enrolled high school students seeking acceleration opportunities

Cultural, Citizenship, and Community Enrichment

  • Activities, services, group travel, and special projects in response to cultural needs and quality of life interests of community populations and for the leisure enjoyment and enrichment of adults and youth served

College & Career Readiness Studies

  • Courses and services for students in need of further growth and development of academic and basic skills preparation for acceptance into a curriculum and to succeed in college programs

Economic/Workforce Development Education and Special Training

  • Customized courses specifically designed for, and in collaboration with, business, industry, and the military, including workforce readiness, job enhancement, and technical skill development

Career and Technical Education

  • Programs, courses, and services for students who plan to enter the workforce or upgrade their career training, professional skills, and work performance

Student Development

  • Programs and services to support and enhance student academic, career, and personal skill development and growth, and assure success for diverse and ever-changing student populations

University-Parallel Education

  • Programs and coursework for the freshman and sophomore years of an undergraduate education for students who plan to continue studies toward the baccalaureate or pursue postsecondary liberal arts studies

Vision Statement

Purpose-driven teaching and learning for Craven County.