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Mission, Purpose and Values

Mission

Ranken Technical College is a private, non-profit, degree-granting institution of higher learning whose primary mission is to provide the comprehensive education and training necessary to prepare students for employment and advancement in a variety of technical fields.

Institutional Purposes

The purposes of Ranken Technical College are:

• To provide excellence in education in current and leading-edge technology that is oriented toward developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills through an appropriate blend of technical and general education.
• To incorporate general education into all degree programs to assist students in developing communication, scientific, mathematical, computer, human relations and business skills along with an appreciation for and ability to continue the learning process.
• To instill within Ranken students the work ethic attributes in demand by industries, including honesty, ethical standards, dependability, industriousness, commitment to quality, craftsmanship, courtesy, professionalism, teamwork, appearance and safety consciousness.
• To provide evening programs in various technical fields.

Values

The values for Ranken Technical College define the framework for how the College will accomplish its mission and purposes. Ranken Technical College shall:

• Be a leader in providing technical education.
• Promote an environment that celebrates diversity, recognizing the valuable and unique contributions diverse people can bring to the Ranken community.
• Actively involve itself in community issues that affect the College.
• Continuously explore new areas of technology for inclusion in existing programs as industry demand and market conditions so dictate.
• Pursue opportunities for growth and expansion compatible with the College’s mission and appropriate to its resources, which address the needs of students, industry and the community.
• Support a continuous improvement process that assesses and improves the quality of education in terms of content, delivery and student learning.
• Provide faculty and staff the requisite knowledge,education, experience and motivation to perform their varied roles.
• Provide the remediation and support services necessary to promote student persistence to graduation.
• Foster a climate in which employees experience a high level of job satisfaction.
• Treat all members of the Ranken family — students, employees, financial supporters, employers and visitors — with dignity and respect by conducting business in a professional and responsible manner.
• Manage resources in an ethical and responsible manner to meet current and future challenges. The Board of Trustees and administration of the College shall provide the necessary resources — human, physical and fiscal — to accomplish the College's mission, purposes and values.