A MISSION OF ST. PHILIP’S COLLEGE
As one of the colleges of the Alamo Community College District, St. Philip’s College fosters the stated mission of the District and expresses this commitment through the following mission:
St. Philip’s College, founded in 1898, is a comprehensive, public community college whose mission is to provide a quality educational environment which stimulates leadership, personal growth, and a lifelong appreciation for learning.
As a Historically Black College and as a Hispanic Serving Institution, St. Philip’s College strives to be an important force in the community, responsive to the needs of a population rich in its ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity. St. Philip’s College seeks to create an environment fostering excellence in academic and technical achievement, while expanding its commitment to opportunity and access.
The College takes pride in its individual attention to students in a flexible and sensitive environment. As a dynamic and innovative institution, St. Philip’s College values the role of creative and critical thought in preparing its students, campus, and community to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
The College Fulfills its Mission by Providing
- General education courses in arts and sciences.
- Transfer education for students desiring to attend a senior institution.
- Developmental courses that improve the basic skills of students whose academic foundations need strengthening.
- Applied science and technical programs designed to prepare students for employment or for the updating of skills.
- Special occupational training and upgrading programs for business, industry, government and workforce development needs.
- Continuing education programs for occupational or cultural enrichment.
- Counseling and guidance designed to assist students in achieving their educational and professional goals.
- Educational support services that include library services, tutoring, and open-use computer labs.
- Services and appropriate accommodations for special needs individuals.
- Quality social, cultural, and intellectual enrichment experiences for the community.
- Opportunities for participation in community research and economic development.
- Dual credit partnerships with independent school districts.