Mission, Vision & Core Values

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Mission Statement
Approved on April 19, 2023 by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees 

With a focus on student success, Lawson State Community College provides affordable and accessible quality educational opportunities, promotes economic growth, and enhances the quality of life for the diverse communities it serves. Through innovative  instruction and lifelong learning opportunities, the College prepares students for college transfer, gainful employment, and career advancement. 


Vision Statement
Approved in 2022 by the Expanded Cabinet, Faculty, and Staff

Cultivating success through excellence and innovation.


Core Values
Approved in 2022 by the Expanded Cabinet, Faculty, and Staff

CV#1: Student Success
Recruitment, Persistence, Graduation, Career Development

CV#2: Excellence
Leadership, Instruction, Processes, Customer Service

CV#3: Innovation
Technologies, Creativity, Curriculum, Community Development, Partnerships

CV#4: Integrity
Stewardship, Accountability, Ethical Practices

CV#5:  Engagement
Caring Campus, Student Support, Student Focused