Northwest Mississippi Community College

Mission Statement

Vision: Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students’ lives enriches our communities and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services. Mission: Northwest Mississippi Community College is an open-access public two-year institution primarily serving Benton Calhoun DeSoto Lafayette Marshall Panola Quitman Tallahatchie Tate Tunica and Yalobusha counties. NWCC is a learning-centered community providing educational opportunities with quality instruction for students from all walks of life. Our college fosters a culture of innovation collaboration and student success. We strive for continuous improvement with a standard of excellence in every area of the institution. Our college partners with businesses and industries that seek to grow the economy and the workforce as well as partners with alumni friends and others. Engagement takes place in all communities that the college serves. Values: Accountability – Accepting responsibility for appropriate actions obligations and duties. Integrity – Committing to honesty and ethical behavior in all situations. Excellence – Achieving the highest standards as benchmarks to surpass. Respect – A feeling of esteem or regard for the unique qualities of all individuals. Service – Helping others without the desire for personal gain. Sustainability – Ensuring effective efficient use of college resources while implementing fiscally sound practices and environmentally sustainable initiatives that can be modeled. Accessibility – Providing affordable and available opportunities for all. Creativity – Being innovative in accomplishing objectives. Leadership – Influencing others positively.