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MISSION STATEMENT REVIEW PROCESS

Introduction

BCTC's mission statement provides a general description of the core purpose and functional role the college plays within the Bluegrass District. It includes a brief history and description expressing its beliefs, values, type of students served, and major functions of the institution. It is clearly defined, published, specific to BCTC, and appropriate to an institution of higher education, addressing teaching and learning.

College Mission Format

The mission statement is traditionally a brief document incorporating some or all of the following information (KCTCS Policies and Procedures 1.2.1):

  • a brief history of the institution (referencing the transfer of BCTC to KCTCS governance);
  • pertinent descriptive information (reference the public, comprehensive nature of the college, and community and technical college);
  • statements expressing essential beliefs, values, or intent of the institution;
  • description of the types of students which the institution hopes to attract, accompanied by statements about the types of occupations or endeavors which graduates will be prepared to undertake;
  • delineation of the geographic region for which BCTC intends to provide service;
  • outline of the major functions of BCTC (e.g., general education, developmental education, professional education, student development, continuing education, etc.) and
  • general description of the skills, knowledge, experience, and attitudes ideally to be acquired or developed by BCTC students.

Mission Statement Approval Process

In accordance with KCTCS Policies and Procedures 1.2.1 (KCTCS Mission Approval Procedures), the mission statement is reviewed annually and submitted to the KCTCS Board of Regents for approval every three years. The approval process includes:

1. Review of the mission statement by BCTC faculty, staff, administration, and stakeholders.
2. Endorsement by BCTC's Board of Directors
3. Review by KCTCS Chancellor
4. Review and approval by the KCTCS President and KCTC Board of Regents

Mission Review Form

A Mission Review Form is provided to serve as a guide for review of the college mission statement. Internal and external stakeholders review the mission statement annually. Internal review includes input from the College's Functional Units (Academic Affairs, Student Development and Enrollment Services, Corporate and Community Development, Information Technology Services, Multicultural Affairs, and the Extended Campuses), BCTC Staff Council, Faculty Council, and Student Government Association. External stakeholders include technical program advisory committees, clients of Corporate and Commuity Development, BCTC Foundation Board, Alumni Board, Board of Directors, and community stakeholders.

At the annual strategic planning retreat, BCTC leadership review suggested revisions and edits. The mission statement (with proposed changes, if applicable) is presented to BCTC's Board of Directors for endorsement. Every three years, after receiving endorsement from BCTC Board of Directors, the mission statement is submitted to the KCTCS Chancellor, President and Board of Regents for approval.

Input is being received until April 10. Comments and suggested revisions will be reviewed at the April 17 Strategic Planning Retreat. Please utilize the Mission Review Form to provide your input and suggestions for BCTC's mission statement. (For examples refer to mission statements at Maysville Community & Technical College and Ashland Community and Technical College).