Mission and Purpose Statement for The San Jacinto Community College District

OUR MISSION

The mission of San Jacinto College is to deliver accessible, affordable, high-quality post-secondary education programs designed to meet the needs of the citizens of Southeast Harris County. The primary focus of the College is helping students to achieve their personal and professional goals, create seamless transitions among educational levels, and to prepare students to enter the job market or transfer to senior institutions. Through its programs and services, and partnerships with industry, the College supports the economic growth of the community and the region.

OUR PURPOSE

San Jacinto College is a comprehensive, public, and two-year community college which carries out its mission through the following programs and services:

College-Level Programs

The College offers technical programs leading to certificates and/or Associate of Applied Science degrees. The College offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees, and courses for transfer to senior institutions.

Continuing and Professional Development

The College provides non-credit courses for personal and professional growth, in keeping with the College’s commitment to lifelong learning. The College provides specialized workforce development training for business and industry.

College Preparatory Programs

The College offers developmental courses to prepare academically disadvantaged students for entry into college-level courses.

Student Support Services

The College provides student support services, including admission, testing, career guidance, advisement, financial aid, and counseling. The College provides social and academic support, including library services, tutoring, special populations support services, student organizations, and recreational and cultural activities.

Economic Development Programs

The College promotes the economic development of the region by providing workforce development for new and expanding businesses and industries, and retraining for displaced workers.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

It is the policy of San Jacinto College not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, religion, color, age, national origin, or veteran status.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

San Jacinto College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.

Developmental Programs

Recognizing the diversity of the communities we serve, San Jacinto College District offers non-credit courses in English, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), reading, mathematics, and study skills to prepare our students for success in all college-level educational programs.  Additional academic support services are also offered to enhance success for those students not enrolled in academic support courses.

Faculty, Staff, and Administrators

San Jacinto College District is committed to the recruitment and retention of high quality and diverse faculty, staff, and administrators.  Recognizing that each group makes essential contributions to the achievement of our mission, we are committed to shared governance.  We encourage our faculty, staff, and administrators to maintain high standards of excellence and professionalism.  We recognize and reward professional achievement and encourage innovation.

Educational Support Services

Acknowledging the vital role played by educational support services, San Jacinto College District strives for excellence in our libraries, our distance learning programs, and our information technology.

Student Development Services

To meet the needs of our students and to promote their personal as well as academic development, the College District provides student development services such as counseling, financial aid, recruitment and admissions, athletics, and student clubs. The College District's environment both nurtures and challenges our students.

Administration

San Jacinto College District is committed to excellence in administration through the rational operation of the College District, the wise management of financial and physical resources, and the maintenance of the safety and security of our plant and grounds.