West Virginia Northern Community College

College Snapshot

• Coeducational, Tri-Campus, Public, Two-Year Comprehensive Community College
  
• Established July 1, 1972, by the West Virginia Board of Regents
  
• Programs in Liberal Arts, Career-Technical and Community and Continuing Education
  
• "Open-Door" Admissions Policy for College (Matriculation guidelines for programs apply.)

Mission Statement

West Virginia Northern Community College's mission is to provide postsecondary educational opportunity for all citizens in the Northern Panhandle's six counties, to develop a competent district workforce which can compete in a global economy, and to respond to cultural and civic interests and needs of the communities it serves.

To this end, the College is committed to collaboration, coordination, and optimal use of available resources to develop, acquire, and make accessible high quality, low cost programs and services which are responsive to the needs of its citizens, employers, and communities. The College strives to motivate participation by informing its citizens and employers of educational and training opportunities, financial assistance, job placement, and through effective, user friendly delivery systems.

Shared Vision Statement

We envision a future in which:

West Virginia Northern Community College is valued by the people of the Northern Panhandle and beyond as an accessible, educational resource center and as a community of learners who model integrity, mutual respect, and a commitment to excellence and community service.

As an educational resource center, we will be recognized as a place of educational opportunity, an instrument of personal and organizational change, and a catalyst for regional economic development.
We will be responsive to educational needs of our region by being pro-active, agile, and flexible with emphasis on partnerships. We will lead in using current technological tools to facilitate learning and improve productivity. Through partnerships and involvement with our external communities, we will link local strengths to global knowledge and opportunity.

As a community of learners, where students are our first priority, we will continue to value eachindividual, every culture, our heritage, and the natural resources upon which we depend. We will rovide an open environment and the necessary tools to foster growth and development of our community of learners.

To realize our vision as an educational resource center and community of learners, the College will:

seek excellence in teaching and learning;

serve responsibly the people of our region;

strengthen internal community; and continuously evaluate, assess and improve.

A Pledge to Students

We, the faculty, staff and administrators of West Virginia Northern Community College, reaffirm our commitment to our common mission:

Excellence In Teaching And Learning.

As members of an academic community, we pledge to unite to support the success of all who wish to learn.

As faculty, we are a community of scholars who place a top priority on teaching, learning and advising.

As classified staff, we serve the students and the College by facilitating and enhancing the total educational process.

As administrators, we provide leadership for the development of students, faculty and staff; and we accept the responsibility for quality and accountability to the total development of the Upper Ohio Valley.

At Northern, the values of the college education and service take precedence over the values of wealth and status.

West Virginia Northern Community College, pursuant to the requirements of Titles IV,VI,VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Actof 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, does not discriminate against applicants, employees, or students on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age or national origin in its employment policies and/or educational programs or activities, including admissions to such. Inquiries concerning this policy should be directed to the Associate Dean of Campus Operations at an individual campus or to the Human Resources office (extension 8901).