Pennsylvania Highlands Community College welcomes the U.S. Department of Education’s Call to Action, encouraging colleges and universities to reflect on their mission, reaffirm their commitment to excellence, and strengthen public trust in higher education.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has always been guided by its mission of providing affordable, accessible, high-quality education that transforms the lives of our students and strengthens the communities we serve. As an open-access institution, we are committed to expanding educational opportunity through transparent admissions practices, affordability, rigorous academic programs, workforce-focused training, and robust student support services that promote student success.
The College remains dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages learning, critical thinking, intellectual inquiry, free expression, and respectful dialogue. We are committed to maintaining high academic standards and ensuring that our programs continue to meet the evolving needs of students, employers, and our communities.
Pennsylvania Highlands maintains strong partnerships with employers, industry leaders, and community organizations to align our programs with regional workforce needs, while remaining accountable to students, taxpayers, and the public resources entrusted to us. We continually evaluate our programs and services to ensure they deliver value, positive outcomes, and meaningful opportunities for the students and communities we serve.
Pennsylvania Highlands views this national conversation as an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to our mission, vision, and institutional values. We are proud of the role community colleges play in expanding opportunities, supporting economic growth, strengthening communities, fostering civic engagement and informed inquiry, and preparing students to contribute meaningfully to the future prosperity of the Commonwealth and the nation.