Philosophy

John A. Logan College believes in the inherent worth and dignity of the individual. Derived from that belief is the concept that education is important to the cultural, intellectual, and social enlightenment of the individual; that high-quality educational opportunities are the right of the citizens to whom the College belongs; and that education is vital to the area’s economic growth. Because our citizens have worth, dignity, and potential regardless of their age, economic status, or social station, the College assumes the obligation to serve its citizens through an open-admission concept with lifelong learning opportunities.

Within the limits of the College’s ability to attain and maintain a solid financial base, it is ready and eager to provide low-cost traditional and non-traditional education opportunities whenever, wherever, and however they are needed by the citizens to improve the quality of their lives.

Vision

Through innovation and equitable learning opportunities, John A. Logan College will be a College of excellence that inspires growth, cultivates learning, and promotes cultural understanding.

Student Learning Outcomes

The faculty and staff of John A. Logan College are committed to providing students with opportunities to develop learning abilities that will last a lifetime. Graduates will be prepared to succeed in their personal and professional lives because of achieved competence in the following student learning outcomes:

1. Communication: Students express thoughts, ideas, and feelings in both written and oral modes.
2. Critical Thinking: Students apply a rational and methodical approach to problem solving based on use of appropriate evidence.
3. Cultural and Global Awareness: Students demonstrate an understanding of the influence of culture and society.
4. Information Literacy: Students locate, evaluate, retrieve, organize, create, and disseminate information.
5. Quantitative Reasoning: Students use and understand numbers to interpret, evaluate, and express information in quantitative terms.

Institutional Goals

1. Cultivate a healthy and safe community that fosters learning and productivity.
2. Define and use data to support student success and institutional decision-making.
3. Implement practices that promote JALC core values of student-centered, integrity, respect, community, and optimism.
4. Position JALC as a strategic partner for the betterment of southern Illinois.
5. Provide internal and external communication that is consistent and accurate.
6. Support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that empowers individuals to perform at the highest level.