Mission
Jones County Junior College (JCJC) is an open-door, two-year institution, granting Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees, Career and Technical certificates, Adult Education credentials, and Workforce credentials. JCJC inspires greatness by providing higher education programs and support services consistent with the ideals of a democratic society in order to meet the higher education needs of the communities of interest through postsecondary programming, workforce and economic development, and community development. To pursue these ideals, JCJC provides (1) human, financial, and physical resources for quality programming; (2) higher education programs to meet the needs and interests of students; (3) workforce education solutions for business and industry to enhance economic development; (4) educational support services for teaching, learning, and higher education programming; and (5) quality development through continuous planning and assessment.
Vision
JCJC will be the First and Best choice for students, businesses, and the community for developing relationships, maximizing potential, and improving the quality of life of all associated with the college.
Values
Jones is committed to, demonstrates, and is accountable for . . .
Engaged Learning
Community Service,
Leadership
Integrity
Entrepreneurship
Stewardship
Health
Fitness
Wellness
Goals
The college shall make available . . .
Human, financial, and physical resources necessary for quality programming
Educational programs to meet the interests and needs of students
Resources to work with agencies and industries to enhance economic development
Educational support services to meet the needs of students and educational programs
Educational improvement through continuous planning and assessment
Our Promise To Students
We promise to provide exceptional faculty, comprehensive resources and innovative solutions – in an atmosphere where talent can flourish and education is immeasurably valued.
Our Promise To Communities
We promise to provide valuable resources in workforce development and economic development for the livelihood of our communities. We are committed to establishing trustworthy relationships through aggressive, innovative and resourceful solutions.