Mission The State Technical College of Missouri prepares students for profitable employment and a life of learning. Mission Statement The State Technical College of Missouri is an associate degree and certificate granting institution with open/selective enrollment and a mission focusing on access to highly specialized technical education in both emerging and traditional technologies.  The State Technical College of Missouri prepares students for profitable employment and a life of learning.  Profitable employment is self-employment and entrepreneurship as well as working for an employer.  The mission is accomplished within the charges of the legislative mission. Vision State Technical College of Missouri, as the premier public institution of technical education supporting economic development in the state of Missouri, is dedicated to serving the state’s diverse population.  As a student-centered education community, the institution maximizes students’ learning potential by providing them with specialized knowledge in traditional and emerging technical areas as well as general knowledge that fosters a life of learning. Values To fulfill our mission and to achieve our vision, State Technical College of Missouri values the following:

• Responsiveness to the economic development needs of the state of Missouri.
• A comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for employment in technical careers of today and tomorrow.
• A collaborative academic environment that fosters continued growth, academic freedom, and professional development of faculty and staff.
• An inclusive campus community that reflects the demographics of the region and embraces the diversity of Missouri.