Austin Community College Mission                                                                  Statement   

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  The Austin Community College District promotes student

  success and community development by providing

  affordable access,  through traditional and distance

  learning modes, to higher education and workforce 

  training in its service  area.   

  

  To fulfill its mission, the College will provide, within its

  available  resources, the mission elements prescribed by

  the State of Texas:

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1. Vocational and technical programs of varying lengths leading to certificates or degrees.

2. Freshman- and sophomore-level academic courses leading to an associate degree or serving as the base of a baccalaureate degree program at a four-year institution.

3. Continuing adult education for academic, occupational, professional, and cultural enhancement.

4. Special instructional programs and tutorial services to assist underprepared students and others who need special assistance to achieve their educational goals.

5. A continuing program of counseling and advising designed to assist students in achieving their individual educational and occupational goals.

6. A program of technology, library, media, and testing services to support instruction.

7. Contracted instruction programs and services for area employers that promote economic development.