UM-Helena College Councils & Committees

MISSION STATEMENT

The University of Montana - Helena College of Technology promotes lifelong educational goals of learners, supports workforce development needs of employers, and fosters community involvement by providing a substantive, responsible, and accessible learning environment.

CORE VALUE STATEMENTS

LEARNING:

We uphold the principles of lifelong learning for our community of students, faculty, and staff.

SUCCESS:

We promote the success of our community in meeting individual and common goals.

COMMUNITY:

We foster our connections with partners in business, industry, government, local communities, and fellow educators.

ACCESS:

We provide access to higher education, employment opportunities, continuing education, and personal and career development.

GROWTH:

We encourage growth and progress of our community members, curricula, facilities, and resources.

SERVICE:

We serve our students, College, partners, and communities.

VISION STATEMENT

The University of Montana - Helena College of Technology will be recognized as a responsive regional center of technical and academic education, as a partner in economic and community development, and as a diverse and accessible community of learners. UM-Helena will promote excellence in education; maintain fiscal and operational integrity; and cultivate an environment of fellowship, inclusiveness, and respect.

INSTITUTIONAL STRATEGIES

STUDENT SUCCESS:

Direction: UM-Helena develops and offers instructional programs and student services that help students succeed in reaching their goals.

CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY:

Direction: UM-Helena builds connections with a broad range of groups to respond to the diverse needs of the communities we serve.

CREATE ACCESS:

Direction: UM-Helena makes access to higher education possible for the communities we serve.

DEVELOP RESOURCES:

Direction: UM-Helena proactively develops its fiscal, capital, technological and human resources to ensure the effective, efficient management of quality programs and services.