Criterion One

The Institution has clear and publicly stated purposes consistent with its mission and appropriate to an institution of higher education.

Monroe County Community College was established to provide a variety of higher education opportunities for the residents of Monroe County. The College mission is to provide:

• programs for students planning to transfer to four-year institutions;
• programs for students seeking an associate's degree or certificate in an occupational area;
• general education courses/experiences integrated throughout the curriculum;
• training and retraining for business and industry;
• a strong complement of student support services;
• other activities to meet the lifelong educational and employment needs of its students.