Institutional Purpose & Function

  • Seward County Community College will offer:
  • College/University Transfer that will assure a quality higher education curriculum to meet the needs of students who wish to transfer to other colleges and universities.
  • Occupational and Technical Education that will assure programs that meet the occupational objectives and the needs of a changing work force;
  • General Education Courses in each program of study that will contribute to the students’ educational and cultural growth;
  • Continuing Education/Community Services that will offer off-campus activities, adult basic education, continuing education, workforce development, use of facilities, and cultural opportunities;
  • Student Services that will fulfill the financial needs of the students and enhance the educational, physical, social, and cultural qualities of the students through guidance services, housing and food services, academic advising, student government and other activities;
  • Developmental Education that will assure that the institution identifies individual needs and offers appropriate courses and tutoring to help each student succeed;
  • Economic Development that will provide institutional leadership in promoting economic development in the region;
  • Assessment that will assure student educational achievement and growth through appropriate, systematic and periodic assessment; and
  • Integrity that will assure institutional honesty in our practices and relationships