Mitchell Community College graduate sitting in the audience at graduation.

Mission

Mitchell Community College provides equitable access to affordable, high-quality learning experiences and services that lead to social and economic mobility for students.

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Vision

Mitchell Community College aspires to be a catalyst that nurtures intellect, ignites creativity, fosters innovation, and transforms lives for our community and beyond.

Mitchell students standing on the Circle on the Statesville Campus.

Equity Statement

At Mitchell Community College, we believe an inclusive culture puts diversity into action by producing a climate of engagement and respect where an array of beliefs, interests, experiences, and perspectives are valued and utilized to achieve our goals. The Equity and Inclusion Council (EIC), with the support of the College administration, advises and recommends policy and practice on matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The EIC encourages and assists the students, faculty, and staff of the College in enhancing access and opportunity for all to succeed, provides an avenue for understanding a diverse campus community, works to enrich the educational and workplace experience for all members of the campus community, and aids in the fostering of mutual respect and the valuing of differences.

Core Values

The core values of Mitchell Community College establish our institution’s character, outline our expectations, and guide our organizational priorities.