General Information

Our Mission and Core Values

OUR MISSION

Prairie State College is a publicly supported, comprehensive community college governed by a local Board of Trustees and mandated to promote and provide educational opportunities to meet the particular educational needs of its district residents by providing the following:

University-Parallel Education:

Programs and coursework for the freshman and sophomore years of an undergraduate education for students who plan to continue studies toward the baccalaureate or pursue general studies in the liberal arts and sciences;

College-Level Technical, Occupational and Vocational Education:

Programs and coursework for students who plan to prepare for entry into employment or upgrade their career, professional skills and work performance;

Adult General and Basic Education:

Courses and services for adults who desire to complete a high school equivalency examination or improve their adult basic education and literacy skills;

Developmental Educational Studies:

Courses and services for adults who are in need to further development of academic and basic skills preparation for acceptance into a curriculum and to succeed in college programs;

Special Training and Economic Development Education:

Courses and services of a specific nature where employment opportunities are available and in cooperation with employers and economic development agencies; and

Community Development:

Activities, services and special projects in response to cultural and education needs and interests and for the expansion, enrichment and development of the communities served.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Teaching and Learning are the core of our purpose and meaning.
• Community will be respected and served to ensure the educational needs of our citizens are fully met.
• Accessibility to our programs and services is guaranteed, providing a full range of educational opportunities to those able to benefit.
• Excellence in our learning environment will be fostered by maintaining measurable standards of achievement for those who teach and learn.
• Caring Concern for all students, faculty and staff will be maintained.