Scholarship, Enrichment, and Workforce (SEW)

SCHOLARSHIP

NMC promotes the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that all students need to function effectively in a changing world through outstanding academic programs recognized for their regional and national level competencies. NMC is committed to helping students acquire the ability to communicate effectively, to think critically, and to be aware of diversity in our world. The scholarship criterion measures the effectiveness of how well NMC prepares students for success in the workplace related to their chosen field and the extent to which NMC provides credible transfer and articulation programs for those students who choose to continue their education at other colleges and universities. Furthermore, in support of our open access philosophy, NMC encourages the academic success of under-prepared college students in their pursuit of basic educational skills and abilities.

ENRICHMENT

NMC provides lifelong learning opportunities to regional residents by offering quality educational opportunities for all ages. Programs are designed to be flexible, convenient, and responsive to the needs of the community. Moreover, NMC is committed to enriching and broadening the knowledge base and cultural life of the community. It does so by offering a wide range of programs and curricula that emphasize continuing education, skill enhancement, professional development, and cultural and personal enrichment. The enrichment criteria measures how effectively NMC performs in responding to the community's learning needs in those areas.

WORKFORCE

NMC supports economic development by providing programs responsive to key economic drivers and in support of business and partnership needs. NMC is committed to developing support services that will attract new business to the region by working collaboratively with community agencies, by assessing the economic climate, and by providing excellent reputable training and research programs. The workforce criterion assesses how well NMC serves in this capacity.