The mission of Angelina College is to provide quality educational
opportunities and services to aid students in reaching their full
potential.
The College mission embodies the following seven institutional goals:
A. ACCESS - Angelina College will deliver and expand educational
opportunities and services. The College will provide physical, economic,
and academic opportunities post-secondary education and lifelong
learning.
B. QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL OUTCOMES - The College will emphasize
quality instruction and success of students transferring to four-year
institutions of higher education, placement in technical-occupational
areas, and personal growth.
C. PARTNERSHIPS - QUALITY OF LIFE - Angelina College will build community partnerships that foster
economic development, promote educational opportunities through
articulation with other educational institutions, and improve quality of
life for East Texans.
D. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT - The College will maintain a learning environment designed to enhance
intellectual, social, and physical development.
E. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Resources and fiscal matters of the College will be managed in a
sound and prudent manner while enhancing educational offerings and the
physical environment. Planning and evaluation will yield comparable
productivity measures with state and national standards.
F. PERSONNEL LEADERSHIP - The College will provide leadership for our service area through a
diverse, competent, dedicated faculty and staff who reflect the
educational expectations of our community.
G. IMAGE - The College will succeed in projecting a positive image to its
students and the community.
The College mission is realized in the statutory purpose as follows:
1. Freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences leading to
an associate degree and/or transferring to general academic,
professional and applied baccalaureate degree programs.
2. Technical programs leading to associate degrees or certificates.
3. Workforce education programs leading directly to employment.
4. Workforce development programs designed to meet local, regional,
and statewide needs.
5. Academic readiness services designed to fulfill the commitment
of an admissions policy allowing the enrollment of disadvantaged
students.
6. A continuing program of services designed to assist students in
achieving their educational goals.
7. Continuing adult education programs for occupational or personal
growth.
8. Literacy and other basic programs for adults.
Other purposes will be added as may be prescribed by the Texas higher
Education Coordinating Board, or the District’s Board, Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board, or the District’s Board, Texas Education
Code, 130.003(e).
The College mission is evident in the following philosophy:
Angelina College was established to fulfill an educational need of the
community. The elected board subscribes to excellence in instruction,
programs, and services provided to the college district and to the service
area. The College will assist a diverse student population to prepare for
a rapidly changing and highly technological world through quality
educational programs and services. Angelina College is also committed to
serving the needs of a changing community through an open enrollment
policy. An active relationship between the College and the community is
essential to ensure relevance and vitality in educational programs and
services, and to enhance the economic, cultural, and social life of the
community. This commitment is based on the idea that lifelong learning is
vital to maintain and improve a democratic society and that education
maximizes opportunities for all people.
