Inspiring Students Since 1948
Mission Statement
Northeast Mississippi Community College, a public two-year institution, fulfills a critical role in empowering a diverse student body within its designated service area – Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, and Union counties. We provide a comprehensive curriculum encompassing Associate of Arts and Applied Science Degrees, Workforce Training, Economic Development, Adult Education, and Certificate Programs to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve their academic and professional aspirations. Beyond this original scope, Northeast responds to the needs of all who seek to further their education.
To accomplish the intended role and scope of the college, the following institutional goals were established:
- To provide accessible, high-quality, and cost-effective curricula that prepare students for continued studies, transfer to four-year institutions, or entry into the workforce.
- To provide industry-focused career and technical curricula that is student-centered, comprehensive, and responsive to the employment needs of business and industry.
- To provide a program of student services that will facilitate the educational, career, personal, and social growth of students.
- To provide developmental studies within the curriculum to strengthen the basic skills of students.
- To offer continuing education, community services, and adult education for individuals striving for personal and professional growth and/or personal enrichment.
- To provide employer-driven, industry-specific workforce education and training to businesses, industries, and individuals.
- To provide support and resources for the economic development of the district served by the college.
- To provide human resources, financial resources, instructional resources, and physical facilities necessary to offer quality instruction.
Vision Statement
Northeast Mississippi Community College will be a student-centered, customer-driven, academic and technical training center that will provide a comprehensive innovative atmosphere not bound by time or place. In essence, while maintaining traditional and social values, developing partnerships with business and industry, and networking global educational resources, this institution will be a state-of-the-art, cultural and technological center.
Long Range Goals
L.1- Quality Student Outcomes: To produce graduates in academic, technical, and career programs that are life-long learners prepared for either transfer to four-year institutions or possess the skills needed for a global economy.
L.2- Teaching/Learning: To focus on improving teaching and learning by implementing visionary curricula and new methods of instruction to meet the needs of a global workforce.
L.3- Technology: To maintain, expand, and enhance the College’s technology infrastructure by supporting the institutional environment and improving the integration of technology applications into all functional units of the College.
L.4- Marketing: To develop a systematic process to promote college and community that identifies the marketing strategies directed to the College’s diverse constituents.
L.5.- Professional Development: To provide a high-quality program of professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
L.6- Community Partnerships: To provide opportunities for cultural, professional, and industrial partnerships between the College and the community.
L.7- Multiple Access: To develop and enhance expanded educational opportunities for the College that are not bound by location and time.
L.8- Resource Allocation: To allocate College resources to meet instructional, student services, and administrative support needs.
L.9- Communication: To continue to improve methods of communication to foster an environment of awareness and to expedite exchange of information among college entities.
Short Term Goals
Focus on Students
1.1 Expand offerings and opportunities
1.2 Improve faculty advising and student knowledge of advising resources
1.3 Improve student readiness, retention, and success
1.4 Increase enrollment through expanded student recruitment & marketing efforts
Focus on Resources
2.1 Revise and implement technology plan in order to meet administrative and instructional needs
2.2 Provide students with instructional technology support necessary for their success
2.3 Improve security and safety
2.4 Advocate for equity appropriations and mid-point salary funding at local and state levels
2.5 Offer employee mentoring and professional development opportunities.
Focus on Communication
3.1 Improve communication with students
3.2 Improve institutional/organizational communication
3.3 Improve communication with the community