Palm Beach State College Board Policy

Title: Review of Mission Statement

Policy Number: 6Hx-18-1.141

Legal Authority: 1001.60 FS, 1001.64 FS, 1004.65 FS

Date Adopted/Amended: Adopted: 6/19/2001; Amended: 11/10/2009, 4/17/2018, 6/16/2020, 10/13/2020

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Preamble

Palm Beach State College, founded in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, is a diverse, comprehensive institution dedicated to serving the educational needs of Palm Beach County. Integrally linked to the community through strong partnerships, the College provides associate and baccalaureate degrees, professional certificates, workforce development and lifelong learning.

Review of Mission Statement

Pursuant to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) principle 4.2.a: “The governing board ensures the regular review of the institution’s mission”. This policy addresses the review of the mission statement as a duty of the Board. The PBSC Board of Trustees will review Palm Beach State College’s Mission Statement annually. The Board will assess the existing statement for its relevance and its effectiveness.