Vision Statement

Herkimer County Community College will become an institution of national, and in some areas, international reputation, recognized for its quality academic and athletic programs and services; a supportive environment that fosters diversity; and successful performance of its graduates. Recognition of this quality will extend to the expertise and performance of its teaching faculty; the personal service provided by its staff; the support offered by its administration and board of trustees; and the excellence of its campus life.

In Herkimer County, HCCC will become the college of choice for the majority of college-bound residents and the trainer of choice for businesses and non-profit organizations.

This challenge will be considered successful when the college is ranked in the top quartile among its peer institutions in each of the areas defined in its Performance Indicators.

Quality Policy Statement

It is the policy of Herkimer County Community College to achieve total performance in satisfying the requirements of our students and customers (both internal and external to the College). Quality performance means understanding who those students and customers are; understanding what requirements they have of us; and meeting each requirement without error, on time, every time. Teamwork and continuous process improvement are inherent in achieving these goals.

The College operates under the authority of the State University of New York and the College Board of Trustees and is sponsored by Herkimer County.