Quality and Excellence
"A
strategy may be thought of as a pattern of
purposes, policies, programs, actions,
decisions, and/or resource allocations that
defines what an organization is, what it does,
and why it does it. A strategy, therefore, is
the extension of an organization’s mission,
forming a bridge between the organization and
its environment."
(Strategic Planning
for Public Organizations. B Bryson,
John. Jossey Bass Publishers 1995. p.130.)
Strategic
Themes for the Future:
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Strengthen
the skills of individuals to further enhance
their economic development.
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Establish
collaborative responsive partnerships with
industry, community and other educational
entities for designing programs/services
that empower learning and skill development.
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Expand
Instructional technology to diversify the
educational market place to the global
region.
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Be
the college of choice for all individuals in
the service region
Piedmont
Technical College Mission
Statement
Piedmont
Technical College, a member of the South
Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education
system, is a public comprehensive two-year
post-secondary institution. Piedmont contributes
to the economic growth and development of the
largest and most diverse region of the technical
college system, Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood,
Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, and Saluda
counties and to the state. The college responds
to the academic, training, and public service
needs of the community through excellence in
teaching and educational services. Piedmont has
an open admissions policy and annually enrolls
approximately 4,500 to 5,500-credit students.
The college provides quality educational
opportunities and accessibility for individuals
with diverse backgrounds and ability levels to
acquire the knowledge and skills for employment
or the maintenance of employment in engineering
technology, industrial technology, business,
health, or public service or for transfer to
senior colleges and universities. In addition to
teaching technical skills, Piedmont provides
graduates competencies in written and oral
communication, information processing,
mathematics, problem solving, interpersonal
skills, and lifelong learning opportunities for
residents within the service region.
The
college offers the following programs utilizing
state-of-the-art technologies:
Associate
degrees in vocational, technical, and
occupational areas and university transfer;
vocational, technical and occupational diplomas
and certificates; developmental education
programs and courses preparing individuals to
take the General Education Development Test,
custom-designed Continuing Education training
programs for business, industry, and facilities
for the Special Schools program to train
potential employees for new and expanding
manufacturing companies; and Student Development
programs which provide academic, career and
individual support.
Piedmont
Technical College pursues its mission based on
the fundamental Values and Beliefs that:
Learning
is
a diverse and fundamental need for all residents
of the seven county areas;
Excellence
is a process inherent to the
college within instruction, support services,
administration, and resource allocation.
Accessibility
and Affordability to higher
education by all who have a desire to learn is
crucial for continuous growth and improvement by
communities and individuals.
Quality
and Innovation is fundamental to
the continuous improvement of instruction,
learning opportunities, support services, and
management practices.
Community partnerships with other educational
entities, industries, and businesses are crucial
for quality of life and economic development.
(Reaffirmed
by The Area Commission, April 18, 2006.)
Core
Values and Beliefs of Piedmont Technical College
The basic philosophy of
Piedmont Technical College is rooted within a
core set of values and beliefs that drive and
motivate the college to insure that the mission,
goals, and vision of the college are
accomplished.
Through
Communities
The college is responsible
for cultivating educational and socio-economic
opportunities, primarily within the seven county
service regions, while expanding its role in the
global community.
Through
the Process of Lifelong Learning
The college embraces the
concept of lifelong learning to meet the
fundamental and diverse needs of all
communities.
Through
Excellence
The college is committed to
a process of effective instructional delivery,
support services, management practices, and
resource allocation as measured by student and
graduate achievement.
With
Diverse Opportunities for Access
The college provides
educational opportunities for all.
Through
Innovative Practices
The college insures the
continuous development of quality learning
opportunities, support services, management,
and instructional practices.
