MISSION AND PHILOSOPHYBOLD MISSIONGogebic Community College is a learning community that contributes to academic,cultural, economic, and social success for our students and region.PHILOSOPHYGogebic Community College believes all individuals should have opportunities to prepare for activeparticipation in the economic, domestic, political, aesthetic, and cultural affairs of the communities in whichthey live. This preparation includes:•••The development of an increased ability to deal intelligently with the responsibilities of living in arapidly changing global society.The development of techniques for self-criticism, initiative, intellectual curiosity leading to a poised,well rounded, and mentally, physically, and socially adjusted individual.The understanding that education is a life-long process and that the techniques and skills acquired inlearning how to learn will be of life-long benefit.QUALITY ASSURANCE POLICYGogebic Community College is committed to providing an environment in which its students can be confidentof receiving the highest quality instructional programs. Recognizing its responsibilities, Gogebic CommunityCollege offers assurance to its students, prospective employers, and transfer institutions that graduates shallhave the basis for competent performance in their degree or certificate area.The college has articulation agreements with a number of Michigan institutions. These agreements guaranteethe transferability of the associate degree and of specific courses within the curriculum. Students following thedirection of college advisors are assured of maximal transferability of earned credits.Gogebic Community College will refund the tuition of any GCC graduate for any transfer course passed at GCCwith a grade of C or higher if that earned course credit does not transfer to an accredited college or universityin which the student enrolls within two years of graduation from GCC. Such classes must be listed astransferable on GCC's listing of transfer courses in the Vice President of Student Services’ Office.Non-transferring students who earn a degree or certificate with a "C" average or better can be expected toperform competently in the area in which they were instructed. Any employer who views a GogebicCommunity College graduate as not possessing appropriate entry-level skills and can specify such deficienciesmay request remediation. The student will be permitted to retake a specified course or courses without anadditional tuition charge. The college recognizes that unused skills decay rapidly. The assurances offeredherein are made for individuals who gain employment within a year of receiving a degree or certificate.DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENTGogebic Community College is committed to creating a diverse community: one that is inclusive andresponsive and is supportive of each and all of its students, faculty, and staff. The College seeks to promotediversity in its many manifestations. These include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status,gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability or attributes, political beliefs, religious or ethicalvalue system, and place of origin.5
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