Mission Statement
Approved on April 19, 2023 by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees
With a focus on student success, Lawson State Community College provides affordable and accessible quality educational opportunities, promotes economic growth, and enhances the quality of life for the diverse communities it serves. Through innovative instruction and lifelong learning opportunities, the College prepares students for college transfer, gainful employment, and career advancement.
Vision Statement
Approved in 2022 by the Expanded Cabinet, Faculty, and Staff
Cultivating success through excellence and innovation.
Core Values
Approved in 2022 by the Expanded Cabinet, Faculty, and Staff
CV#1: Student Success
Recruitment, Persistence, Graduation, Career Development
CV#2: Excellence
Leadership, Instruction, Processes, Customer Service
CV#3: Innovation
Technologies, Creativity, Curriculum, Community Development, Partnerships
CV#4: Integrity
Stewardship, Accountability, Ethical Practices
CV#5: Engagement
Caring Campus, Student Support, Student Focused
Institutional Goals
Approved in 2022 by the Expanded Cabinet, Faculty, and Staff
Goal 1.0:
Develop a student-centered instructional program that is focused on heightened engagement
and innovative technologies, using varied modes of delivery.
Goal 2.0:
Develop and implement a student-centered comprehensive and strategic approach to student
success, enrollment, engagement, persistence, and completion.
Goal 3.0:
Optimize the use of innovative technologies to enhance processes, implement training,
and refine services collegewide.
Goal 4.0:
Ensure that the institution has a sound financial base and demonstrates financial
stability.
Goal 5.0:
Provide optimal facilities that are safe and support educational programs and administrative
services.
Goal 6.0:
Align, create and provide economic and workforce development opportunities based on
business and industry needs and emerging trends.
Goal 7.0:
Engage and build community partnerships while promoting college initiatives, programs
and services.
