Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is a public, comprehensive post-secondary institution whose primary service area is Caldwell and Watauga counties. Operating under the legal framework of the State of North Carolina and in partnership with the North Carolina Community College System, we are an open-door institution that values the diversity of its constituencies and offers equal opportunities.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is committed to providing an environment conducive to student success through institutional integrity, ethical practices, and an expectation of excellence. The institution provides leadership during social, economic, and cultural transitions through teaching, promoting lifelong learning, improving the quality of life, and fostering academic and civic enrichment.
The mission of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is to:
Adopted and approved by the CCC and TI Board of Trustees, September 6, 2006
Approved by CCC and TI Board of Trustees, November 14, 2012
Reaffirmed and approved by CCC and TI Board of Trustees, October 21, 2015
Reaffirmed and approved by CCC and TI Board of Trustees, August 19, 2020
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s core values represent our shared beliefs within the institution. These values define the character or essence of the institution, describe expectations, set standards, and drive our organization’s priorities.
As an institution, we value:
Adopted and approved by the CCC and TI Board of Trustees, September 6, 2006
Approved by CCC and TI Board of Trustees, November 14, 2012
Reaffirmed and approved by CCC and TI Board of Trustees, October 21, 2015
Approved by CCC and TI Board of Trustees, October 19, 2020
As an institution of the community and for the community, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is committed to creating a supportive learning‐centered environment that encourages innovation and creativity and acts as a catalyst for growth in the intellectual, cultural, and economic life of the community. We are responsive to the educational needs of a diverse population and are dedicated to student success by opening doors to educational potential. As we look to the future, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will continue to build and maintain academic excellence and economic vitality in the region it serves.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will continue to be a state, national, and global community college model for student‐centered higher learning. Toward these ends, we will:
Adopted & approved by the CCC and TI Board of Trustees, September 6, 2006
Approved by CCC and TI Board of Trustees, November 14, 2012
Reaffirmed and approved by CCC and TI Board of Trustees, October 21, 2015
Reaffirmed and approved by CCC and TI Board of Trustees, August 19, 2020