Spartanburg Community College

Vision

Spartanburg Community College is the innovative leader in providing relevant, accessible, and affordable educational programs and services to support and improve the economic vitality of our service community.

Mission

Spartanburg Community College is a public, suburban, two-year comprehensive, open-admission institution of higher education serving the citizens of the upstate counties of Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union in South Carolina. The College advances economic development of the region through programs, services and partnerships that address emerging and continuing employment needs in a rapidly changing global environment. Through excellence in teaching and learning, the College promotes lifelong learning and helps students reach their personal and professional goals.

Scope

Spartanburg Community College implements its mission through programs, services and partnerships that include:

• College-level credit programs—SCC serves 5,000 to 7,500 credit students annually through programs leading to associate degrees, diplomas and certificates designed for direct job placement, as well as associate degrees designed for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
• Continuing Education programs—SCC delivers catalog and customized short-term courses to 15,000-20,000 students annually. Continuing Education provides professional and career advancement programs and courses to business, industry, health care and government agencies. The college also offers noncredit courses for personal enrichment.
• Developmental Education programs—SCC readies unprepared students to enter a program of study through courses that build academic skills and self-confidence.
• Student Development programs—SCC offers a wide variety of student support services to nurture students’ academic, personal and professional growth.

Values

At Spartanburg Community College, we believe in the worth of individuals and their potential for growth and development.