Wytheville Community College was founded in 1963 as a branch of Virginia Tech. WCC became a member of the Virginia Community College System in 1967. The college offers nearly 30 academic programs leading associate degrees, diplomas, or certificates.
“Wytheville Community College is committed to providing access to lifelong learning within an environment of academic excellence.”
To achieve its mission, Wytheville Community College
is guided by the following principles, all of which are related
to teaching and learning. The “Guiding Principles” are:
• to provide programs and courses of instruction,
through the associate-degree level, encompassing
occupational-technical education, college transfer
education, general education, developmental
education, continuing education, and workforce
development
• to offer a comprehensive program of studentdevelopment
services
• to provide a broad range of instructional technologies,
methods, materials, facilities, and instructional
support services that accommodate students of varied backgrounds, interests, and abilities
• to create an educational environment that facilitates
learning through a curriculum that broadens
perspectives, leads to responsible citizenship, and
sets standards that support the highest level of
performance
• to serve as an important linkage between secondary
education and four-year colleges and universities
• to enrich local communities, by making available
resources in people, facilities, libraries, and
programming
• to take a leadership role in helping shape the future
direction of our communities
• to present diverse cultural opportunities while
promoting the heritage of Southwest Virginia
• to enhance economic, cultural, and educational
partnerships between WCC and the communities
we serve
• to ensure a healthful and safe environment on campus
• to be fiscally responsible and accountable
• to promote accessibility and affordability; and
• to ensure quality in all programs and services.
