Mission Statement and Purposes:

Ouachita Technical College is a public, two-year institution of higher education that continually identifies and addresses the changing learning needs of the communities it serves through:

Developmental courses and services that promote collegiate-level success;
Associate-degree programs and courses that prepare learners to transfer and to succeed at universities;
Associate degree, certificate, and continuing professional education programs and courses that prepare learner to succeed in the workforce;
Services and resources that meet the needs of students in order to support successful learning;
Specialized training courses and services that meet the needs of business and individuals;
Partnerships with K-12 schools, other colleges and universities, businesses, industries, public agencies, and civic groups that support learning and promote the economic development of Arkansas;
Non-credit, lifelong learning programs and opportunities that meet community needs;
Continuous improvement through a system of inquiry, evidence, and accountability.

Vision Statement:

Ouachita Technical College is a community of successful, lifelong learners and is acknowledged as responsive to the economic development needs of the region.