Academic Vision

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