MISSION

Mission of the College The mission of Northern Essex Community College is to serve the people of the Greater Merrimack Valley as a caring and comprehensive center of educational excellence that offers high quality, affordable adult and post secondary education through the Associate Degree level, as well as a broad range of occupational programs and community services which enhance the social, cultural and economic life of the region. NECC's Core Values OPPORTUNITY We are committed to offering students educational opportunity. DIVERSITY We are committed to reflecting in our student body, faculty and staff the rich cultural diversity of the communities we serve, and to reflecting in our curricula the diversity of our global community. STUDENT SUCCESS We are committed to student success and to providing an educational environment that fosters active learning. Fundamental to this commitment are a dedicated, professional faculty and staff; specialized support services; assessment of student proficiency; and quality instruction in developmental education, liberal arts education, special interest/enrichment education, and technical and career education. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH We are committed to the personal and professional growth of faculty, staff, and students alike. We believe that lifelong learning and active engagement in this process equip us with the knowledge and the willingness to change and to participate effectively in our personal lives, careers, and world. RESPECT We are committed to the mutual respect that enables faculty, staff, and students to grow and work together in a cooperative environment of shared governance, open communication, and fairness. PARTNERSHIP We are committed to developing collaborative relationships within the college and among our various constituencies in the Merrimack Valley that enable us to anticipate, seek out, and address educational, cultural, and economic needs.

Web Site:

http://www.necc.mass.edu/

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 15A s. 1-40	Public Education
MGL C. 73 s. 1-20	State Colleges and Community Colleges

Regulations

610 CMR

Board of Higher Education