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. The call to action encourages higher education institutions to highlight the principles and practices most relevant to their work.
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. We are committed to helping students achieve their educational and career goals by providing access to rigorous academic programs, workforce-focused training, and robust student support services that promote student success and individual achievement.
The College remains committed to fostering an environment that encourages learning, critical thinking, intellectual inquiry, and respectful dialogue, while maintaining a focus on student achievement, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public resources. We continually evaluate our programs and services to ensure they meet the evolving needs of students, employers, and our communities.
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 Pennsylvania Highlands Community College plays in expanding opportunity and preparing students to contribute meaningfully to their professions, their communities, and the future prosperity of the Commonwealth and the nation.