01.02 Mission, Vision, Values, Strategic Directives, and Accreditation

Original Approval: 04/01/2022
Last Updated: 06/03/2024
Last Reviewed: 06/03/2024

Policy/Purpose:

It is the policy of Coastal Alabama Community College to establish its Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Directions that support the overall mission of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS).
 
Coastal Alabama Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate degree. Coastal Alabama Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Coastal Alabama Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Scope:

This policy applies to all Coastal Alabama Community College students and employees during any activity involving the College, including the workday. In addition, visitors, vendors, contractors, and all other non-employees are expected to recognize and comply with College policies.

Definitions:

ALL Students: For the purpose of this policy, ALL Students refers to any student enrolled at Coastal Alabama Community College in credit courses and/or non-credit courses regardless of the location or modality (in person, online, dual enrollment, non-traditional, first-generation, etc.).

Details:

1. Mission Statement: Coastal Alabama Community College invests in the success of ALL students, provides excellence in teaching and learning, and advances community development. The College reviews its mission statement in compliance with Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board Policy 901.01 every two (2) years.
2. Vision Statement: To facilitate connections for ALL to thrive.
3. Values:
   • Engagement
   • Empowerment
   • Equity
4. Strategic Directives: Strategic directives are located in the College’s Strategic Plan at https://www.coastalalabama.edu/about/strategic-plan/.
5. Accreditation:
   1. Culinary:  
      American Culinary Federation Educational Institute,180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL, 32095, 800-624-9458
   2. Dental:
      American Dental Association (ADA); Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) – Dental Assisting Programs
      211 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611-2678, 800-232-1608
   3. EMS/Paramedic:
      Commission On Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) – Upon the Recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP)
      9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, 727-210-2350
      8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite #111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, 214-703-8445
   4. Medical Assisting:
      Commission On Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) – Upon the Recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB)
      9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, 727-210-2350
      2020 N. California Ave., #213 Suite 7, Chicago, IL 60647, 312-392-0155
   5. National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS):
      5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119, 773-714-8880
   6. Nursing:
      Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
      3390 Peachtree Road NE Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5000
   7. Respiratory Therapy: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
      264 Precision Blvd., Telford, TN 37690, 817-283-2835
   8. Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH):
      P.O. Box 856114, Minneapolis, MN 55483, 866-730-6127
   9. Surgical Technology:
      Commission On Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) – Upon the Recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
      9355 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, 727-210-2350
      19751 E. Main St., Suite #339, Parker, CO 80138, 303-694-9262
   10. Veterinary Technology:
       American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
       1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL, 60173-4360, 800-248-2862
   11. Approval:
       Alabama Board of Nursing
       RSA Plaza, Suite 250
       770 Washington Avenue
       Montgomery, AL 36104
       334-293-5200
       https://www.abn.alabama.gov
       Alabama Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services
       208 Legends Court
       Prattville, Alabama 36066
       334-290-3088
       https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/ems/
   12. Member:
       Alabama Community College System
       Alabama Community College Association
       American Association of Community Colleges
       American Council on Education
       Council for Advancement and Support of Education
       Council for Higher Education Accreditation
       Southern Association of Colleges with Associate Degrees
   13. Licensure:
       Commission For Independent Education, Department of Education
       325 West Gaines St, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL, 32399-6400, 800-224-6684

Procedure(s):

Strategic Planning Cycle Procedures

1. The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning is responsible for leading the planning cycle. Coastal Alabama Community College identifies major steps for institutional effectiveness planning.
2. Strategic Planning Review of Mission and Goals
3. Formulation of Unit Plans
4. Complete Budget Processes
5. Implementation of Unit Plans
6. Data Collection and Assessment
7. Use of Data and Evaluation Results for Improvement

Accreditation Inquiries Procedures

1. Inquiries: Normal inquiries about Coastal Alabama Community College, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Coastal Alabama Community College and not the Commission’s office.

Additional Provisions/Information

Refer to Institutional Effectiveness Plan.