Greenville Technical College

The college’s curricular offerings include (1) technical courses, certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in business, health sciences, engineering technologies, industrial technologies, and public service; and (2) university transfer courses and associate degrees in the arts and sciences. The college also provides an extensive offering of continuing education courses for occupational advancement and personal interest, as well as economic development services that encourage business and industrial growth in the predominantly manufacturing community. In addition, developmental courses are available to prepare students to enter a program of study or to take the General Educational Development tests. Upon completion of their educational goals, the majority of graduates either are employed in fields related to their programs of study or transfer to four-year colleges and universities. In addition to specific technical skills, graduates have opportunities to acquire competence in critical thinking, problem solving, written and oral communication, computing, teamwork, and other skills that enhance their professional careers.

Since the college is an open admission institution, students come from diverse socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Affordable education is provided at times and locations convenient to students. Faculty and staff are student-centered, flexible, and recognized in their fields. Various educational support services are provided to facilitate the teaching/learning process and to enhance the academic and personal development of the student, including an emphasis on articulation with local high schools and other colleges and universities.

Greenville Technical College pursues its mission based on these fundamental beliefs:

EXCELLENCE - The college is dedicated to achieving highest quality through continuous improvement of personnel, programs, and physical environment. Each area is held accountable for assessing the attainment of its intended outcomes.

INNOVATION - The college initiates and promotes new programs and services to provide state-of-the-art education to meet the changing needs of the community.

ACCESSIBILITY - The college believes that every individual deserves an educational opportunity. Therefore, the college is accessible to any resident, both by location and flexible scheduling.

COMPREHENSIVENESS - The college offers a diversity of educational programs and services to meet the lifelong learning needs of a global community.

LEADERSHIP - The college is a catalyst for innovation in the educational arena and through partnering with the global community.

COMMUNITY - The college believes that teamwork, communication, and service contribute to quality education.

ENTREPRENEURISM - The college encourages and promotes innovative ideas, projects, and efforts to improve services to the community.

(from http://www.greenvilletech.com/)