CBC upholds an
environment of diversity, fairness, equity, and sustainability,
providing opportunities for the people of Benton and Franklin counties
to succeed in their pursuit of higher educational achievement,
meaningful employment, and basic skills development, while promoting
cultural enrichment and well-being for its community.
CBC
is a comprehensive two-year college that provides quality education and
effective job preparation. CBC has a powerful impact on every segment
of the community through the End States listed below.
End States
Opportunity
CBC exists to provide people of the service district with access to educational programs. Accordingly, CBC will provide:
- Timely and relevant information
- Affordable access
- Quality, student-centered services
Academic
CBC
exists to enable students to complete requirements that would allow
them to obtain academic degrees, transfer to upper division colleges and
universities, and pursue life-long learning and enrichment.
Accordingly, the College will provide:
- Broad-based course offerings
- Diverse/innovative instructional delivery modalities
- Quality instruction
- Up-to-date equipment and infrastructure
- Transfer/articulation agreements with baccalaureate institutions
Occupational Programs/Workforce Development
CBC
exists to enable students to complete requirements that would allow
them to earn degrees/certificates to assist them to gain employment and
pursue life-long learning opportunities. Accordingly, the College will
provide:
- Quality instruction in relevant programs
- Up-to-date curriculum, equipment, and facilities
- Career skill assessment and advising
- Partnerships K-12, local agencies, business, and industry
Basic Skills
CBC exists to enable students to prepare for success in college-level skills courses. Accordingly, CBC will provide:
- Appropriate testing and placement
- Accessible location
- Flexible curriculum, scheduled at various times with appropriate bridge courses
- Available special services
- Community networking
- Quality instruction with up-to-date facilities and equipment
Cultural Enrichment
CBC
will provide the College and the community with diverse and
multiculturally rich programs and events designed to improve our quality
of life, offer life-long learning opportunities, and enhance
educational programs.
Well-Being
CBC
will contribute to the physical and emotional well-being of its
students and the community. Accordingly, CBC will provide students and
the community with:
- Appropriate educational offerings
- Intercollegiate athletics
- Intramural activities
- Clubs and organizations
- Leadership opportunities
- Recreation activities
- Social activities
- Supportive emotional environment
- Contributions of CBC to community well-being