GCC Catalog 2025-2026 - Flipbook - Page 6
MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY
BOLD MISSION
Gogebic Community College is a learning community that contributes to academic,
cultural, economic, and social success for our students and region.
PHILOSOPHY
Gogebic Community College believes all individuals should have opportunities to prepare for active
participation in the economic, domestic, political, aesthetic, and cultural affairs of the communities in which
they live. This preparation includes:
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The development of an increased ability to deal intelligently with the responsibilities of living in a
rapidly 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 in
learning how to learn will be of life-long benefit.
QUALITY ASSURANCE POLICY
Gogebic Community College is committed to providing an environment in which its students can be confident
of receiving the highest quality instructional programs. Recognizing its responsibilities, Gogebic Community
College offers assurance to its students, prospective employers, and transfer institutions that graduates shall
have the basis for competent performance in their degree or certificate area.
The college has articulation agreements with a number of Michigan institutions. These agreements guarantee
the transferability of the associate degree and of specific courses within the curriculum. Students following the
direction 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 GCC
with a grade of C or higher if that earned course credit does not transfer to an accredited college or university
in which the student enrolls within two years of graduation from GCC. Such classes must be listed as
transferable 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 to
perform competently in the area in which they were instructed. Any employer who views a Gogebic
Community College graduate as not possessing appropriate entry-level skills and can specify such deficiencies
may request remediation. The student will be permitted to retake a specified course or courses without an
additional tuition charge. The college recognizes that unused skills decay rapidly. The assurances offered
herein are made for individuals who gain employment within a year of receiving a degree or certificate.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
Gogebic Community College is committed to creating a diverse community: one that is inclusive and
responsive and is supportive of each and all of its students, faculty, and staff. The College seeks to promote
diversity 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 ethical
value system, and place of origin.
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