Mission and Goals

Lawson State Community College is a comprehensive, multi-campus, public two-year college serving the metropolitan area of Birmingham, Alabama. The College's programs and services provide accessible, affordable, high-quality postsecondary education that prepares students to enter the job market; allows them to transfer to senior colleges and universities; and assists them in achieving their professional and personal goals. Through its programs and services, the College provides higher educational opportunities and supports the economic growth of the community.

The mission is further defined by the following Institutional Long-Range Goals:

• To provide education and training programs for diversified employment in industry, business, and government.

• To provide university parallel programs.

• To provide developmental education programs.

• To maintain active programs of student personnel services.

• To provide programs and facilities for community services and continuing education.

• To determine the educational needs of the community through long-range planning and research.

• To encourage participation in the decision-making process by all constituents served.

• To facilitate and promote effective uses of technology for instruction, life-long learning and student development in the institution, workplace and community.