We're here for you. Our job is to make sure your college experience is everything it should be -- exciting, stimulating, and successful.
We're here for the community. RCC's mission is to make quality education affordable and accessible to everyone in the Richland district. That's why RCC offers a variety of educational programs at low costs to students.
We guarantee an equal education opportunity without regard to gender, marital status, color, race, religion, national origin, or disability.
To keep working for you, we need to know what you want. While at RCC, you may be asked for your input and opinions on such things as your favorite television or radio stations, how to make the schedules more user friendly, and other College issues. Through course evaluations, student forums, student government, and student/faculty conferences, we keep the lines of communication open!
College Vision
To Be the Premier Source for Education, Workforce Training, Partnerships and Economic Development.
College Mission
The mission of Richland Community College is to offer educational programs that enable students to achieve their potential through higher education by obtaining the abilities, attitudes and skills needed for personal and professional growth.
The College's Mission is partially prescribed by the State of Illinois, and it responds to the purposes of a comprehensive community college. Briefly stated, the College achieves its mission and purposes by offering the following programs:
- The first two years of a baccalaureate, transfer education
- Occupational/Technical courses, certificates, and degrees leading directly to work
- Basic educational courses and programs designed to prepare students to engage in college study
- Continuing and community education courses and programs designed to provide and encourage lifelong learning
- Student development programs to assist in developing educational and career goals
- Academic support programs which are supplemental to teaching and learning
- Community education activities which contribute to the growth and enrichment of students and the community
- Community service programs which establish linkages with business, industry and government for the purpose of promoting economic growth and well-being in Central Illinois.
Core Values
Commitment
We are dedicated to meeting the needs of the communities we serve.
I/We will
- Support the mission and vision of the College.
- Focus on student and stakeholder needs.
- Respond to the changing needs of our communities in a timely manner.
- Create new programs and services to meet identified needs.
- Continuously evaluate and improve programs, services, systems, and policies.
- Utilize a shared decision-making process.
Respect
We recognize the expertise of all members of the College community and encourage individual contribution.
I/We will
- Include stakeholders in the decisions that affect them.
- Treat people with dignity and encourage feelings of self-worth.
- Promote trust through professional courtesy and fair treatment.
- Recognize and support employee and student contributions.
Excellence
We strive to develop and pursue higher standards.
I/We will
- Exhibit quality in staffing, facilities, programs, and services.
- Promote continuous improvement.
- Anticipate needs and respond accordingly.
- Encourage creativity, innovation, and risk-taking.
- Utilize systems that promote student and employee success.
- Exceed student and stakeholder expectations.
- Encourage decision-making at the level of implementation.
- Encourage interdepartmental collaboration.
- View setbacks as learning experiences.
Accountability
We assume and demonstrate responsibility for our actions.
I/We will
- Take responsibility for personal and professional growth and development.
- Continuously evaluate and improve our systems and policies.
- Establish and communicate clearly defined and articulated goals and objectives.
- Ensure our work adds value to the College and District.
- Demonstrate fiscal and social responsibility.
Diversity/Inclusiveness
We believe that our similarities and differences are opportunities for establishing a common bond and strengthening the College.
I/We will
- Employ a College workforce that reflects the community we serve.
- Ensure fair and equal access for all.
- Recognize, appreciate, and celebrate the strength of diversity.
- Provide educational experiences that promote a greater appreciation for diversity.
- Implement learning activities that integrate diversity topics in the classroom.
- Seek and consider multiple points of view.
