Mission

Allegany College of Maryland is a lifelong learning community dedicated to excellence in education and responsive to the changing needs of the communities we serve. Our focus is the preparation of individuals in mind, body, and spirit for lives of fulfillment, leadership, and service in a diverse and global society. We are committed to engaging students in rich and challenging learning opportunities within a small college atmosphere that is known for its personal touch.

Vision

Allegany College of Maryland will embrace the dynamic spirit of learning for life!

Goals

To provide convenient geographical access to post-secondary education to people within the service region of the college.

To provide financial access to a college education by assuring reasonable tuition rates, comprehensive financial assistance, and college scholarship opportunities.

To provide quality education and services, in a safe and comfortable environment, at a reasonable cost.

To support an environment that promotes quality teaching and learning.

To promote a college that enhances lives and the community through education and service.

To instill in our students a philosophy of life-long learning.

To foster a pro-learning campus environment that embraces the values of Allegany College of Maryland.

To develop the technical competence and knowledge and other essential skills that prepare students for direct entry into the workforce, for career change and advancement, or for transfer to another college or university.

To continually assess our programs and services in order to promote and encourage continuous improvement.