ALABAMA INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

MISSION, VISION, VALUES, AND PURPOSES

 

OUR MISSION:

To provide comprehensive educational programs and technical training to enhance student goals, a partnerships, exemplary services, an accessible and progressive learning environment (online and traditional), and responsible leadership to improve the quality of life for the community it serves. 

Provide relevant technical education and training to support student goals, a trained workforce, and the economic strength of our communities.

 

OUR VISION IS TO BE:

A means of engaging partners to attract innovative educational solutions to individuals, employers, and communities to change challenges into opportunities.

 

VALUES

Statements of core values are designed to characterize the desired teaching/learning environment and to guide the development of institutional policies and practices. 

For that reason, all members of the Alabama International College community confirm the following college values of the AIC community affirm the following college values:

Integrity: We value responsible, accountable, ethical behavior in an environment of moral, open communication, and respect for the individual.

Collaborative Partnerships: We value partnerships with labor, government, business, industry, educational institutions, and our communities.

Innovation: We value ingenuity, responsible ventures, and passionate pursuit of novel ideas.

Continuous Improvement: We value constant enhancement of or programs, services, and processes through employee empowerment and professional development in a team-based philosophy.

Diversity: We value the responsible use of the resources to achieve balance among social, economic, and environmental practices.

 

PURPOSES

Alabama International College, consistent with statutorily mandated purposes, holds to the following purposes:

  1. Deliver (a)Associate Degree, and(b) Certificate-level educational programs which provide the skills and knowledge necessary to address occupational competencies from initial job-entry to advanced certification.
  2. Provide training and education to upgrade the occupational skills of individuals and the business and industry work force,
  3. Offer related academic and technical support courses for joint labor/management apprenticeship programs.
  4. Design and deliver customized training, consulting services, and technical assistance in partnership with public and private sector employers to further economic development.
  5. Provide community services and avocational or self-enrichment activities.
  6. Collaborate with secondary schools, colleges, and universities to enable students’ smooth passage between educational systems.
  7. Provide (a) basic skills programming and (b) counseling services necessary to enhance the success of students.
  8. Offer educational programming and supportive services for special populations to address barriers prohibiting participation in education and employment