College Mission

As a member of the North Carolina Community College System, Coastal Carolina Community College provides access and opportunities for quality post-secondary education, college transfer, workforce training, and lifelong learning for the civilian and military population of Onslow County. Coastal values academic excellence, learning outcomes, and student success; provides leadership for community cooperation; and actively contributes to the economic development of Onslow County. Coastal Carolina Community College provides:

• Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates
• Workforce Development
• Customized Training
• Developmental Education and Basic Skills
• Lifelong Learning
• Personal and Cultural Enrichment
• Student Support Services
• Economic Development

Vision

Coastal is an exceptional community college distinguished by educational quality, opportunity, inclusivity, and student success.

College Themes

Educational Quality

1. The College embraces institutional effectiveness and maintains accountability through systematically assessing and analyzing student learning, programmatic outcomes, and institutional performance to guide the development and implementation of continuous improvement projects.
2. The College supports ongoing faculty excellence through its commitment to fostering best instructional practices for all learning environments.
3. The College optimizes the teaching and learning process by providing appropriate technology, equipment, and academic resources.

Student Success

4. The College seeks to maximize student engagement by ensuring that students establish a solid foundation for successful learning.
5. The College seeks to maximize the student experience by cultivating inclusive learning environments with comprehensive student support services.
6. The College provides clear pathways to degrees and credentials that are aligned with expectations of employment and/or transfer to a baccalaureate program after degree completion.

Teamwork and Partnerships

7. The College prioritizes partnerships with Onslow County Schools, colleges and universities, and local military bases to expand, enhance, and streamline access to educational opportunities and attainment.
8. The College promotes and facilitates teamwork and partnerships with city and county governments, local Chambers of Commerce, the Jacksonville•Onslow Economic Development Office, and local industries, including the military, aligned with local and regional workforce needs.

Economic and Workforce Development

9. The College serves as a catalyst in economic development through education, entrepreneurship, small business development, and customized training that responds to the demands of business, industry, and the military.
10. The College delivers quality programs that prepare students for an increasingly complex and technological workplace in career tracks aligned with local and regional workforce needs.