Title: Mission Statement
Number: BP 1.01
Adopted: March 2012
Reviewed: February 2020
Revised:

In service to the people of Northern Wisconsin, we deliver superior community college education that transforms lives, enriches communities, fosters economic development, and expands employment opportunities.

Title: Vision Statement
Number: BP 1.02
Adopted: March 2012
Reviewed: February 2020
Revised:

To be a model college recognized for educational excellence and valued as a vital resource by the people of Northern Wisconsin.

Title: Values
Number: BP 1.03
Adopted: March 2012
Reviewed: February 2020
Revised:

• We believe in the worth and dignity of the individual, and we therefore commit to treating each person with kindness and respect.
• We honor individual freedom of inquiry and individual and group contributions to governance.
• We value education as a lifelong process.
• We value our students and we strive to empower them to realize their educational goals.
• We value our staff and Board, and we strive to support each other in our common efforts to contribute fully to the success of Nicolet and each other.
• We value our communities and we strive to enrich them by being responsive to their needs through partnerships.

Title: Core Abilities
Number: BP 1.05
Adopted: March 2012
Reviewed: February 2020
Revised:

Nicolet College has identified a set of core abilities central to a person’s future success.  They are incorporated into educational programs to enhance our students’ development.  Similarly, our employees are expected to develop and demonstrate these abilities and behaviors in their daily work and their interactions with others.

 

Apply Mathematic, Scientific, Artistic and Technological Concepts

Success as a member of our complex society requires proficient application of mathematical, scientific, artistic and technological skills.

Build Community

Success in building communities requires teamwork, social awareness and civic engagement which enhance the full range of human relationships at the local, national, and global levels.

Communicate Effectively

Success as a communicator requires comprehensive application of language and visual arts skills across multiple settings to engage multiple audiences.

Embrace Lifelong Learning

Success as a lifelong learner requires a committed pursuit of professional and personal development to navigate change over a lifetime.

Live Ethically

Success in ethical living requires rational reflection on behavior that leads a person to make principled and sustainable decisions.

Think Critically and Creatively

Success as a critical and creative thinker requires independent and rigorous reasoning that leads to informed decisions, innovation and personal empowerment.