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Mission, Vision, Values, Strategic Directives, and Accreditation

COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Policies and Procedures Manual

01.02 Mission, Vision, Values, Strategic Directives, and Accreditation

Original Approval: 04/01/2022
Last Updated: 06/03/2024
Last Reviewed: 06/03/2024
 

Policy/Purpose:

It is the policy of Coastal Alabama Community College to establish its Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Directions that support the overall mission of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS).
 
Coastal Alabama Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate degree. Coastal Alabama Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Coastal Alabama Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Scope:

This policy applies to all Coastal Alabama Community College students and employees during any activity involving the College, including the workday. In addition, visitors, vendors, contractors, and all other non-employees are expected to recognize and comply with College policies.

Definitions:

ALL Students: For the purpose of this policy, ALL Students refers to any student enrolled at Coastal Alabama Community College in credit courses and/or non-credit courses regardless of the location or modality (in person, online, dual enrollment, non-traditional, first-generation, etc.).

Details:

  1. Mission Statement: Coastal Alabama Community College invests in the success of ALL students, provides excellence in teaching and learning, and advances community development. The College reviews its mission statement in compliance with Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board Policy 901.01 every two (2) years.
  2. Vision Statement: To facilitate connections for ALL to thrive.
  3. Values:
    • Engagement
    • Empowerment
    • Equity
  4. Strategic Directives: Strategic directives are located in the College’s Strategic Plan at https://www.coastalalabama.edu/about/strategic-plan/.
  5. Accreditation:
    1. Culinary:  
      American Culinary Federation Educational Institute,180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL, 32095, 800-624-9458
    2. Dental:
      American Dental Association (ADA); Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) – Dental Assisting Programs
      211 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611-2678, 800-232-1608
    3. EMS/Paramedic:
      Commission On Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) – Upon the Recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP)
      9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, 727-210-2350
      8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite #111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, 214-703-8445
    4. Medical Assisting:
      Commission On Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) – Upon the Recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB)
      9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, 727-210-2350
      2020 N. California Ave., #213 Suite 7, Chicago, IL 60647, 312-392-0155
    5. National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS):
      5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119, 773-714-8880
    6. Nursing:
      Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
      3390 Peachtree Road NE Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5000
    7. Respiratory Therapy: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
      264 Precision Blvd., Telford, TN 37690, 817-283-2835
    8. Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH):
      P.O. Box 856114, Minneapolis, MN 55483, 866-730-6127
    9. Surgical Technology:
      Commission On Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) – Upon the Recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
      9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, 727-210-2350
      19751 E. Main St., Suite #339, Parker, CO 80138, 303-694-9262
    10. Veterinary Technology:
      American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
      1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL, 60173-4360, 800-248-2862
    11. Approval:
      Alabama Board of Nursing
      RSA Plaza, Suite 250
      770 Washington Avenue
      Montgomery, AL 36104
      334-293-5200
      https://www.abn.alabama.gov
      Alabama Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services
      208 Legends Court
      Prattville, Alabama 36066
      334-290-3088
      https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/ems/
    12. Member:
      Alabama Community College System
      Alabama Community College Association
      American Association of Community Colleges
      American Council on Education
      Council for Advancement and Support of Education
      Council for Higher Education Accreditation
      Southern Association of Colleges with Associate Degrees
    13. Licensure:
      Commission For Independent Education, Department of Education
      325 West Gaines St, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL, 32399-6400, 800-224-6684
       

Procedure(s):

Strategic Planning Cycle Procedures

  1. The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning is responsible for leading the planning cycle. Coastal Alabama Community College identifies major steps for institutional effectiveness planning.
  2. Strategic Planning Review of Mission and Goals
  3. Formulation of Unit Plans
  4. Complete Budget Processes
  5. Implementation of Unit Plans
  6. Data Collection and Assessment
  7. Use of Data and Evaluation Results for Improvement

Accreditation Inquiries Procedures

  1. Inquiries: Normal inquiries about Coastal Alabama Community College, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Coastal Alabama Community College and not the Commission’s office.

Additional Provisions/Information

Refer to Institutional Effectiveness Plan.

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