Our Mission
Carteret Community College serves and empowers our students and coastal community by providing high quality education, workforce training, and lifelong enrichment in an innovative and inclusive learning environment.
Reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees November 2021.
North Carolina Community College System Mission
The mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, and improve the lives and well- being of individuals by providing:
- Education, training, and retraining for the workforce including basic skills and literacy education, occupational, and pre- baccalaureate programs.
- Support for economic development through services to and in partnership with business and industry, and in collaboration with the University of North Carolina System and private colleges and universities.
- Services to communities and individuals which improve the quality of life.
Our Vision
The Carteret Community College Vision is based on the pursuit of excellence in four dimensions:
- An excellent learning college
- An excellent resource for workforce development and quality of life
- An excellent steward of the public trust
- An excellent place to work
Our Values
At Carteret Community College, we believe our purpose is to serve the citizens of Carteret County. To fulfill this purpose, we further believe our greatest assets are the people we employ. We, the employees of Carteret Community College, united by common purpose, share these values:
Learning. We value lifelong learning for students and ourselves.
Service. We provide excellent service and help to the community and to each other.
Quality. We hold ourselves to high standards of quality in everything we do.
Innovation. We encourage each other to use our talents and abilities.
Integrity. We trust each other and are trustworthy in word and deed.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We welcome, value, and respect each person’s uniqueness.
Teamwork. We work together and encourage collaboration.
Commitment. We are committed to the goals and mission of the College.
Strategic Plan
Carteret CC’s strategic plan is available on the college website and puts our mission, vision, and values into action for our students and coastal community.