The success of St. Charles Community College (SCC) will be measured primarily by the success of its students. SCC will make data informed decisions related to organizational processes and practices by consistently focusing on student access, retention, and success. SCC will embrace the pathways model to advance the delivery of courses and services that contribute to intentionally designed, clear, coherent and structured educational experiences, helping each student successfully journey from admissions through to attainment of degrees, certificates, and industry credentials.

To guide the college’s efforts in increasing student success, SCC will establish benchmarks that equal or exceed state and national standards. Regular reports will be provided to the Board that demonstrate the efforts made in meeting these standards.