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Vision of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OCtech)
will be the leader in providing education and training programs that prepare the region for the
expanding global community.
Mission Statement
The mission of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OCtech) is to provide quality
and affordable comprehensive education programs that will have a positive
social and economic impact on the lives of the citizens of Orangeburg and Calhoun
Counties and the state of South Carolina.
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is an associate degree-awarding two-year public
institution. As an open admissions institution, we serve students with diverse backgrounds
and ability levels from a primarily rural region, enrolling approximately 2,900 –
3,300 credit students and 3,000 non-credit students annually. Orangeburg-Calhoun
Technical College values the quality and effectiveness of our programs, promoting ethical
standards in all aspects of the College’s operation. We seek success of each student
in an environment that provides opportunity for lifelong learning in a complex,
global society.
The College serves our community and our students in accordance with the following
purposes:
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Meeting the community’s need for a literate and technically-competent work
force by:
- Offering associate degree, diploma and certificate programs in
post-secondary, occupational and technical education in the following
areas: Arts and Sciences, Business, Computer Technology, Health
Sciences, Nursing, Public Service, and Industrial and Engineering
Technology.
- Providing students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes in areas
of oral and written communication, problem-solving, use of cutting edge
technology, and development of interpersonal skills through quality
classroom delivery systems, innovative teaching methodologies, and
multiple assessment measures for workplace competencies or for transfer
to other institutions of higher learning.
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Addressing the continuing education needs of individuals and employees for
developing or upgrading skills and knowledge by providing specialized, directed
courses that compliment both personal interests and job advancement.
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Fostering student success by providing comprehensive student support services
and learning experiences, including developmental studies, to help students
identify and achieve specific personal and academic objectives.
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Promoting access to educational opportunity by providing the means for overcoming
economic, academic and other barriers.
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Employing a systematic process of planning, implementing, and evaluating to
ensure that educational and administrative activities are appropriate and effective
to meet the needs of the students, the College, and the community.
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Projecting a positive public image as an important and unique part of higher
education by maintaining effective partnerships, expanding financial resources,
and disseminating accurate and effective public information.
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Implementing relevant continuing education training programs that promote
social and economic development through analyzing the strengths and needs
of the community, and of new and existing businesses and industries.
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Providing high quality facilities, equipment, and technology to support the
College’s programs and services.
Approved by the Orangeburg-Calhoun Area Technical Education Commission
January 28, 1998
Revised on November 19, 2003
BELIEFS:
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College pursues its mission
through the following beliefs:
We believe in:
Students as our priority
Excellence in education
Respect for diversity
Valuable work skills that create opportunities
Innovative technology
Commitment to community
Employees dedicated to quality.
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