The Mission and Goals of Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla Community College inspires students to discover their potential and to achieve their goals by providing diverse and challenging learning opportunities.

To accomplish this mission, our outcome goals are to:

• Encourage and support life-long learning.
• Prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions.
• Prepare students for the 21st-century work force.
• Strengthen basic skills of students.
• Serve as a leading partner in strengthening communities.

Our process goals are to:

• Embrace relevant technologies.
• Provide services that support student learning.
• Hire, develop and retain highly qualified personnel.
• Value and promote diversity and multiculturalism.
• Collaborate with public and private partners.
• Acquire and maintain high quality facilities.
• Pursue additional sources of funding.

For more information about transfer or vocational programs contact the Student Development Center 509.527.4262, the Student Support Services Office 509.527-4258, or e-mail admissions@wwcc.edu.

Board of Trustees

Jon McFarland Chair	Jerry Hendrickson Vice-Chair
Kayleen Bye	Dora Reyes
Mary Grant Tompkins

ACCREDITATION

Walla Walla Community College is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and certified by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to offer courses in Academic Transfer Education, Vocational-Technical Education, Developmental Education, Continuing Education, and Community Service. In general, academic courses (100 level or higher) taken at this institution are transferable to most baccalaureate institutions. Walla Walla Community College is approved for veterans' benefits for students eligible under United States Code.

Any student (current or prospective) may review the documents that describe the College's accreditation. These documents are found in the office of the Vice President of Instruction.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

WHEREAS, Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) represents a community of people of diverse cultures, ages, sexual orientation, races, religions, abilities, ethnicities, and nationalities working and learning in an atmosphere of intellectual freedom and mutual respect; and

WHEREAS, WWCC remains committed to diversity in its students and employees that reflects the diversity of our communities; and

WHEREAS, WWCC is committed to offering courses and campus-wide activities that are inclusive and is committed to offering a diversity of perspectives and support for individual and cultural differences; and

WHEREAS, WWCC is committed to creating an educational environment that is welcoming to and encouraging of all students and community members; and

WHEREAS, WWCC is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals; and

WHEREAS, WWCC believes in the importance of providing role models among our employees that reflect the diversity of our community; and

WHEREAS, WWCC is committed to the vision of inclusiveness of all people in a climate of equality; and

WHEREAS, WWCC has no tolerance for discrimination or harassment; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that WWCC reaffirms its commitment to initiatives that increase diversity and reflect the communities we serve; and

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that WWCC strongly encourages all members of the college community to oppose acts of discriminatory behavior; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that WWCC encourages its employees and students actively to promote, develop, and value diversity on campus and in the community.

WWCC COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) OF 1990

Information regarding ADA may be obtained from the ADA Coordinator, Walla Walla Community College, 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Walla Walla campus: (509) 527-4258, TDD (509) 527-4412; Clarkston Center: (509) 758-1718, TDD (509) 758-1714. Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW

Student Right to Know information includes student graduation and transfer rates. Also included is information concerning the health and safety of students and staff.

Individuals wishing printed copies of Student Right to Know materials can get them at the Admissions Office. Copies can also be requested by phone or letter: Call (509) 527-4282 (toll free 1-877-992-9922) or write to Admission Office, 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA 99362-9270.