Mission Statement         Southeastern Illinois College enhances lifelong learning    by providing quality accessible educational programs, cultural  enrichment opportunities, and support for economic development.                          Vision    To be the catalyst for academic excellence, community service,           and economic growth in the communities we serve.                      Institutional Goals                                         General Education Goals    1. 	 Provide a general education program that creates a foundation for  Communication       further study and enlightened citizenship.                         •	 Demonstrate proficiency in the written and verbal use    2. 	 Empower students to achieve their educational goals, enabling        of English       them to successfully live and work in a culturally diverse global  •	 Demonstrate proficiency in organization and analysis       society.                                                                            when writing, speaking and listening  3. 	 Provide students access to quality transferable courses and        •	 Demonstrate proficiency and integrity regarding the       programs.                                                                            basic methods and skills of contemporary academic  4. 	 Prepare students to succeed in a highly competitive workforce        research and reporting       through career and technical education.                            Humanities and Fine Arts                                                                          •	 Demonstrate knowledge of the major areas of  5. 	 Provide opportunities in developmental and adult basic/secondary     the diverse, aesthetic expressions and forms of       education.                                                           disciplines such as music, literature, creative writing,                                                                            cinema, theatre, and art  6. 	 Enhance learning by integrating educational opportunities in and   •	 Demonstrate an understanding of the value of       out of the classroom.                                                learning about diverse aesthetic, creative, and artistic                                                                            activities of the humanities.  7. 	 Utilize existing and emerging technologies to equip students,      Social and Behavioral Sciences       enhance learning and provide services.                             •	 Develop insights into personal behavior and one’s                                                                            relationship with a diverse society in its past, present,  8. 	 Sponsor award-winning, competitive, and service-oriented             and future       activities.                                                        •	 Develop a basic understanding of the cultural,                                                                            geopolitical and socioeconomic forces and their  9. 	 Offer lifelong learning opportunities to explore potentials,         impact on society       abilities, and interests.                                          Mathematics                                                                          •	 Use appropriate mathematical symbols, terminology,  10. 	Enrich and enhance the community through cultural and general        and techniques to solve practical applications       interest events.                                                   •	 Perform complex and theoretical calculations                                                                          Physical and Life Sciences  11.	 Provide resources, training and leadership for economic            •	 Demonstrate knowledge about the fundamental       development of business and industry.	                               laws governing living systems, the fundamental                                                                            laws governing composition of matter, and the  12. 	Provide a wide range of student and administrative services          fundamental laws of nature       to support achievement of student learning and personal            •	 Gain an understanding of laws that describe energy       development.                                                         changes and how they influence changes in nature,                                                                            living systems, and matter  13. 	Create a culture where assessment of student learning outcomes     •	 Demonstrate knowledge of the orderliness of nature       and college services are valued and used across the institution.     as well as develop the ability to evaluate the effects                                                                            of science and technology on their lives  14. 	Responsibly manage the resources entrusted to the college on       Career and Technical Education Goals       behalf of the community college district.                          •	 Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective                                                                            management  15.	 Establish and maintain mutually beneficial educational, corporate  •	 Utilize technology to enhance productivity       and community partnerships.                                        •	 Apply academic and technical skills in the workforce                                                                          •	 Communicate clearly and effectively                       Core Values                                        •	 Utilize critical thinking skills to solve problems                                                                          •	 Incorporate new and emerging foundation skills    Fairness: We are committed to behavior free from self-interest,         needed to perform tasks proficiently at current    prejudice, or favoritism.                                               business and industry standards    Integrity: We embrace moral values and the courage to live up    to them.    Compassion: We demonstrate a genuine interest, concern, and    respect for others.    Self-Esteem: We see ourselves and others as individuals of value    and capable of pursuing our dreams.    Responsibility: We hold ourselves accountable for our conduct    and obligations.    Learning: We value learning as a lifetime objective and will    continue to promote the attainment of knowledge.    6