Vision, Mission and Core
Values
Mission of CTE
To prepare students for further vocational and technical education and lifelong learning.
To prepare students for initial and continued employment.
To assist students in making educational and career decisions.
To apply and reinforce related learning from other disciplines.
To prepare students to make informed consumer decisions and apply practical life skills.
To assist students in developing decision-making, communication, problem-solving, leadership
and citizenship skills.
Vision Statement of CTE
Students view CTE as an integral part of the "whole school experience".
Parents recognize that CTE is paramount to achieving educational and career goals.
North Carolina retains and successfully recruits new Business and Industry because of a well-prepared
workforce.
Partnerships within the Educational Community provide a seamless transition to educational and career
goals.
CTE Core Values
Quality: Commitment to excellence in everything we do
High Expectations: continually striving to reach optimum performance
Innovation: The convergence of creative leadership, cutting-edge curriculum design, and effective
instructional delivery for an ever-changing global economy
Dignity of all Occupations: Work that is respected and has meaning and value to the individual, the
employer, and society regardless of the level of financial compensation
Lifelong Learning: The ability to adapt and upgrade individual skills in a rapidly changing world
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INSTITUTIONAL VISION
We will become a premier community college with a shared commitment to create vibrant
learning communities through relentless pursuit of student success and economic prosperity for
all stakeholders.
INSTITUTIONAL MISSION
Piedmont Technical College transforms lives and strengthens communities by
providing opportunities for intellectual and economic growth.
The College, a member of the South Carolina Technical College System, is a public
comprehensive two-year post-secondary institution. Piedmont Technical College contributes to
the economic growth and development of the largest and most diverse region of the technical
college system, Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry and Saluda
counties and to the state. The College responds to the academic, training and public service
needs of the community through excellence in teaching and educational services. Piedmont
Technical College's open admissions policy provides accessibility for individuals with diverse
backgrounds the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills for employment in engineering
technology, industrial technology, agriculture, business, health, and public service. Piedmont
Technical College graduates develop competencies in communication, mathematics, problem
solving and technology.
The College offers university transfer; associate degrees, diplomas and certificates in technical
and occupational areas; college preparatory programs; student development programs providing
academic, career and individual support; and custom-designed credit and non-credit programs to
provide training for business and industry and to meet the needs of the community. To optimize
access to higher education in the rural seven-county service area, Piedmont Technical College
offers distance learning courses through multiple modes of delivery. (Revision approved by the
PTC Area Commission on April 21, 2015. Approved by the Commission on Higher Education
on June 30, 2015.)
MISSION GOALS
Piedmont Technical College fulfills its mission through a comprehensive planning process
focused on annual operational plans in support of the following mission goals:
Mission Goal 1:
Promote excellence in teaching and learning and academic student support services to ensure that
our students are well-positioned for success in career and technical fields, and university transfer.
Mission Goal 2:
Ensure widespread access to our educational programs through enrollment and communication
planning and effective, efficient processes.
Mission Goal 3:
Cultivate a talented, diverse, and inclusive workforce that is responsive to the changing needs of
the college by providing a collaborative culture and professional development opportunities for
future success.
Mission Goal 4:
Use data and assessment results to make well-informed academic and operational decisions
regarding the continuous improvement of the College's financial and physical resources.
Mission Goal 5:
Promote community and workforce development and economic prosperity through new and
existing partnerships with individuals, business, industry, government, community agencies, and
educational institutions.
Mission Goal 6:
Exercise efficient and responsible stewardship of the College's financial and physical resources.
CORE VALUES
Piedmont Technical College is guided by the practice of these Core Values: (approved by PTC
Area Commission, January 15, 2019)
Proactive Leadership and Innovation
Integrity, Accountability, and Transparency
Collaboration and Collegiality
Inclusivity, Diversity, & Accessibility
Student Success and Customer Service
Awareness of and Responsiveness to Emerging Trends
Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development
Lifelong Learning and Community Improvement
Data-informed Decision Making
The Ongoing Pursuit of Excellence
Commitment to Lean Principles
Our Vision and Mission
Vision
To be a leading center of excellence in higher technical
education and skills development in tourism and allied services.
Mission
To provide quality and accessible technical education and
training for the development of highly skilled, competitive,
productive workforce in the 21st century.
Goals
1. Implement market driven, higher level/diploma curriculum
aligned to the PQF and responsive to the challenges of a 21st
century workforce;
2. Continuous development of facilities;
3. Establish Income Generating Projects to support institutional
development;
4. Institutionalize Quality Management Systems and
5. Expand organization capability and capacity.
Value Statement
We believe in demonstrated competence, institutional
integrity, personal commitment and deep sense of nationalism.
Quality Policy
We measure our worth by the satisfaction of our customers
through:
Strategic Decisions
Effectiveness
Responsiveness
Value Added Performance
Integrity
Citizen Focus
Efficiency
