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Apr 15, 2021
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2021-2022 College Catalog
Academic Vision
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Western Iowa Tech Community College’s scholar-practitioner model of learning is embedded in a culture of innovation, carried out with integrity and evidenced through the success of our learners and our communities.
The best place to start and succeed
- creating opportunities in an environment of hope for all learners
- providing meaningful education and training so that learners may successfully pursue careers and/or further their education
- promoting and transcripting credentialed, lifelong learning
- engaging communities regionally, nationally, and globally
Learner-centered
- examining the implications of ethical, historical, economic, and social trends
- developing, deploying, and assessing curriculum to meet learners’ needs
- cultivating technical and professional skills for tomorrow’s workforce
- encouraging excellence in employees
- providing comprehensive support systems
Innovative
- encouraging creativity as a means for generating positive change
- fostering openness and diversity of thought, experience, and culture
- forging relevant interdisciplinary learning opportunities
- collaborating globally in regional economic development
- expanding workforce and industry capability
- embracing an evolving curriculum architecture process
A model of integrity
- demanding academic rigor and relevance
- fostering WITCC’s values and guiding principles
- accomplishing initiatives through genuine empowerment
- operating resourcefully, effectively, and efficiently
- establishing a shared vision through effective internal governance
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