RMCC Philosophy and Scope

Rich Mountain Community College recognizes the worth and dignity of the individual, thus the college is committed to serving the multi-dimensional educational needs of its constituency.

Toward that end, Rich Mountain Community College endeavors to provide academic, vocational, and avocational opportunities and dedicates itself to quality programs in each of these areas. Guided by these principles the scope of the college is as follows:

• To provide, at low cost, the first two years of university parallel course work of high academic quality for students who transfer to senior institutions.
• To offer associate degrees and certificates of proficiency in occupational education for students who wish to gain competence in specific skill areas or to upgrade their skills.
• To provide developmental educational programs for students who need basic academic skills.
• To offer a variety of community service/continuing education courses designed to meet academic, vocational, and avocational needs.
• To provide student personnel services for those who desire academic, vocational, financial, and/or personal guidance and counseling.
• To offer facilities of the College and the talents of its professional staff in order to support educational, civic, and cultural endeavors within the community.
• To provide programs and services that support and enhance the social, civic, and economic development of our community and state.