Commitment to Innovation
Mission
TCC creates meaningful and relevant learning, inspires greater equity, and celebrates success in our lives and our communities.
Vision
Tacoma Community College is recognized as a spirited leader in emphasizing and documenting student learning. We are known for our commitment to innovation and excellence, our inclusive internal and external community, and our technology integration. We achieve this through the collective dedication and recognition of our college family.
Culture
TCC sustains itself and expands its capacity to contribute to society by identifying and appreciating the gifts, resources, talents and successes that comprise the college.
Commitment to Success
Create Learning
We design and implement learning-focused instructional methods, and respond to student and community needs. We prepare TCC learners to make ethical and positive contributions to our communities.
Our priorities are to . . .
Create multiple and equitable learning environments that support the needs of our diverse student population
Invest in innovation and curricula designed to improve student achievement
Structure and promote comprehensive learning and support services to optimize student success
Develop and assess learning outcomes to ensure students transition successfully with the necessary knowledge and skills
Achieve Equity
We embrace the variety of cultures, learning styles, and life experiences of our larger community. Our community involvement and innovative curriculum create personal, academic and professional pathways to increased opportunities.
Our priorities are to . . .
Develop and sustain efforts to make college more accessible and affordable
Increase access and completion rates for diverse populations in programs that lead to higher wage employment
Use technology to increase learning, access, affordability and support for all students
Develop and maintain a comprehensive outreach system that connects and engages our diverse community
Engage Community
We create and sustain collaborative relationships across the college and with local and global communities.
Our priorities are to . . .
Foster a climate that values and celebrates divergent perspectives and works to achieve social justice
Cultivate local and global partnerships that support college and community economic growth and sustainability
Enhance attractive, accessible and easy-to-navigate physical and virtual environments
Attract, support and retain exceptional and diverse faculty and staff
College-wide Student Learning Outcomes
A student learning outcome is what program faculty intend for a student to be able to think, know, do or accomplish.
TCC college-wide student learning outcomes are broadly stated and occur within the entire learning environment of the college. All degree recipients will achieve measurable learning in the following five areas.
Communication (COM)
To listen, speak, read, write and use nonverbal and technological means to make connections between self and others.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (CRT)
To define tasks and resolve problems by gathering, organizing, analyzing, and evaluating information and ideas.
Information and Information Technology (IIT)
To recognize when information is needed, to locate, evaluate, and use the needed information, and to use information technology to support learning.
Living and Working Cooperatively/Valuing Differences (LWC)
To develop an understanding of the uniqueness of self and others, demonstrate openness toward diverse points of view, and draw upon the knowledge and experience of others to function as a team member in a multicultural world.
Responsibility & Ethics (RES)
To accept responsibility for learning, and to recognize and understand the importance of responsible and ethical behavior toward individuals, the community, and the environment.
In addition to the five College-wide Student Learning Outcomes listed above, students are expected to acquire a substantial body of knowledge and skills related to their degree objectives. The curriculum is built upon the stated Program Learning Outcomes for the Humanities, Quantitative Skills, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences programs, as well as the Program Learning Outcomes in more narrowly defined programs. Upon completion of the curriculum, students will be able to:
1) Master the central concepts of their areas of study,
2) Apply knowledge and skills presented in their courses to occupational, social, and personal contexts,
3) Understand the purpose and value of general education, and
4) Integrate knowledge across disciplines
Adopted 1995, Updated 11/4/09
