Statement of Mission and Purpose
Lone Star College System, as a publicly supported, two-year, comprehensive community college system, involves diverse individuals, businesses, and the community in quality education opportunities for the successful development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes for a rapidly changing world.
Through its colleges and centers, Lone Star College System develops learning communities for:
- Technical programs, leading to associate degrees and certificates, designed to develop marketable skills and support economic development.
- Academic courses in the arts and sciences to transfer to senior institutions.
- Continuing adult education programs for academic, professional, occupational, and cultural enhancement.
- Developmental education and literacy programs designed to improve the basic skills of students.
- A program of student support services, including counseling and learning resources, designed to assist individuals in achieving their educational and career goals.
- Workforce, economic, and community development initiatives designed to meet local and statewide needs.
- Other purposes as may be directed by the Board of Trustees and/or laws of the State of Texas.
Value Statements
Learning Communities
We believe that the North Harris Montgomery Community Colleges are dynamic learning communities, distinguished by excellence in teaching, allowing citizens to develop to the full extent of their ability, to succeed in a competitive work environment, and to be effective lifelong learners.
Access with Quality
We believe that the Lone Star College System provides an enriching learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse communities through outreach, access, student support systems, and a diverse faculty and staff.
Building Communities and Partnerships
We believe that the North Harris Montgomery Community Colleges are catalysts for promoting a seamless education journey and for nurturing the intellectual and cultural life of the community.
Economic and Workforce Development
We believe that the Lone Star College System serves as the critical link for economic and workforce development to improve the prosperity of our region through partnerships with business, government, and community organizations.
Human Resources
We believe that the most important resources of the Lone Star College System are the individual faculty and staff members, who are entitled to a supportive collegial work environment which rewards excellence, provides opportunities for professional development, encourages meaningful involvement in the decision-making process, and provides excellent compensation.
Technology
We believe that students achieve their learning goals best as the North Harris Montgomery Community Colleges provides responsive and effective support services, learning resources, current technologies and information systems.
Information
We believe that the achievement of the mission and purpose of the Lone Star College System requires an effective system of communication to both internal and external constituencies.
Leadership
We believe that the North Harris Montgomery Community Colleges, building on a solid foundation of growth and service, are recognized leaders in the community college movement, making important contributions to the profession through partnerships, innovation, scholarship, creative services, and integrated technologies.
Stewardship
We believe that the Lone Star College System is committed to rigorous stewardship of the resources entrusted to its care to assure the maximum benefit for the community.
Evaluation
We believe it is essential that the North Harris Montgomery Community Colleges — working separately for local effectiveness and working cooperatively as a single district for efficiency — must regularly assess the impact and outcomes of our efforts for continuous improvement.