Mission Statement:

As an institution of higher education, the purpose of Allen County Community College is to provide quality educational and support services in an atmosphere that is caring, safe, and conducive to learning. Based on the belief that learning and self improvement are continuous processes, the college is committed to a wide range of affordable educational programs to enable all students to reach their academic, occupational, and personal potential.

Through this commitment, Allen County Community College Shall:

Enable learners to transfer college credit and successfully pursue education at other institutions.

Enable students to study vocational/technical certificate and degree programs that will result in their successful employment.

Upgrade work skills of students through workforce training initiatives.

Prepare students with deficiencies in reading, writing, or computational skills for success in college level work through developmental courses.

Enrich and encourage personal development through course offerings.

Promote diversity within the student body, administration, faculty, and staff.

Enrich the environment of service area students and citizens by engaging them in social, intellectual, cultural, and recreational activities.

Support student success through effective advisement, counseling and other support services.

Enhance the student experience by incorporating intercollegiate activities in student life.

Promote economic development within the service area.

Ensure campus facilities are safe, comfortable, and conducive to learning.

Implement a program of continuous institutional improvement that ensures quality, effectiveness, and relevance.

Vision Statement:

The vision of Allen County Community College is to be recognized statewide for our excellence as a valuable, responsive resource to the communities we serve and as a caring institution that empowers and educates our students to embrace change, become lifelong learners, and take their place as productive citizens in the world community.