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HCCC > About HCCC > Mission Statement 

Mission Statement

The mission of Herkimer County Community College is to:

  • provide a wide range of students with access to quality, affordable lifelong learning opportunities;
  • foster diversity by attracting students from other countries, states, and counties as well as from the local area;
  • offer quality associate degree and certificate programs in response to local and regional needs;
  • facilitate student achievement by offering arts and science degree transfer programs that provide a strong liberal arts and science foundation and applied science degree and certificate programs that focus on specific career interests;
  • offer a variety of innovative and technical programs and services to students and the community; and
  • provide business and industry training thereby strengthening the economic development of the region and enhancing its position in the global marketplace.

The College operates under the authority of the State University of New York and the College Board of Trustees and is sponsored by Herkimer County.

Philosophy & Purpose

The motto of the State University of New York, “To Learn - To Search - To Serve,” defines the philosophy of Herkimer County Community College. Founded by the citizens of Herkimer County, the College has provided quality educational opportunities for over a quarter century. In addition to its degree programs for day and evening students, the College also serves the needs of the entire community through short courses, certificate programs, workshops and other offerings.

HCCC prepares students to earn an associate degree or certificate, either to continue their education toward a baccalaureate degree, or obtain sufficient background for employment. In addition to its degree programs, the College seeks to increase each student’s potential through informal student- faculty exchange, varied co-curricular programs, and student involvement in college and community activities.