The purpose of Kirtland Community College is to improve the quality of life in the Kirtland region by providing educational programs and services. Through this process, people can become more independent and sound in their thinking, make better decisions, grow in self-esteem and gain greater control over their lives.
Education is a responsibility shared by the college, the individual, and the community.
Kirtland Community College acknowledges that its students and staff share a joint educational responsibility to improve student learning by assessing the extent to which such student learning takes place and using that assessment to further enhance outcomes. The community is defined as a region served, as well as a climate created. Kirtland's role within the community is to establish and build partnerships based upon shared values and common goals. Through these partnerships, Kirtland becomes a source of educational, civic, and cultural renewal. How Kirtland Accomplishes Its Mission Kirtland Community College accomplishes its mission by offering programs that prepare students for employment, that prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges, and that provide the region with a variety of academic, vocational, and cultural opportunities.