AWC Mission Statement

Arizona Western College offers educational, career, and lifelong learning opportunities through innovative partnerships which enhance the lives of people in Yuma and La Paz Counties.

2011-2012 College Wide Objectives

Adopted by the Arizona Western College District Governing Board
August 16, 2011
2011-2012 College-Wide Objectives

Objective 1

Explore the feasibility of implementing an on-line data gathering platform as a tool to efficiently assess institutional and instructional effectiveness, and measure program/student outcomes to improve student learning and meet national accreditation requirements.

Objective 2

Complete the installation of the 5 megawatt solar array. Market the test and incubation sites for research and development and explore funding opportunities to build an Alternative Energy Technology Center.
 

Objective 3

To reduce expenses, maximize resources, and raise awareness about AWC's solar array, renewable curriculum and other efforts, AWC will nurture a spirit of sustainability across campus, including vigorous support of the AWC Sustainability Council, membership in regional and national associations, and exploration of sustainable options for our students, faculty and staff.

Objective 4

Increase linkages, pathways and articulation from applied sciences and career and technical education, to STEM disciplines, in order to enhance student access to STEM career opportunities and transfer for baccalaureate studies. Provide assistance and College input into the plan for the Yuma County Joint Technological Education District (JTED), and implement the Early College STEAM Academy in partnership with the Yuma Union High School District.

Objective 5

Increase student success in first attempted developmental course(s) and subsequent success in first college-level course(s) in Math and English.

Objective 6

Award contract for the construction of the Wellton Learning Center for completion in Spring 2012.

Objective 7

To better serve recreation and athletic demands in the Yuma area and investigate the feasibility of women’s soccer and men’s and women’s golf.