Chipola College is a public, open-admissions institution in Marianna, Florida, serving Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, and Washington counties in the Florida Panhandle. Located in Northwest Florida, 70 miles west of Tallahassee, 60 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 30 miles from the Alabama state line, Chipola is the third oldest of Florida’s 28 state-supported community colleges. Programs in workforce development began in 1967-1968 and in 2003, the Florida Legislature granted the college permission to offer selected baccalaureate degrees that address documented workforce needs in its region. Chipola opened its doors in 1946 as a private institution with six full-time teachers and 65 students. The college served 2,323 students in its degree and certificate programs in 2021-2022.

Chipola was brought under state control and financing in 1947 when Florida’s Minimum Foundation Law initiated a plan to place two years of college education within commuting distance of every Florida citizen. The original district of Calhoun, Jackson and Washington Counties was expanded later to include Holmes and Liberty Counties.

A milestone in the college’s history occurred in 1953 when the college moved from its original location at the former Graham Army Air Base to its present location near the banks of the Chipola River. The first permanent buildings were completed and occupied in 1954. Additions through the years have created a complex of 35 buildings arranged on a wooded campus of about 75 acres in a 120-acre tract. The remaining acreage is in its natural state of pines, cedars and hardwoods. The campus also includes outdoor athletic fields and a pool. There are six off-campus buildings used for specialized training activities in public service programs.

Chipola College is governed by a nine-member District Board of Trustees appointed by the governor for four-year terms and by the State Board of Education. The college operates under rules of the Florida Department of Education and policies set forth by the District Board of Trustees. The college was accredited in 1957 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) and has maintained continuous accreditation since that time. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation occurred in 2018.

In 2003, the Florida Legislature authorized Chipola College to award bachelor degrees, which means that more students in the college district are now able to access bachelor degree programs in fields where there is a demand for trained workers. Chipola’s School of Education offers seven bachelor degree programs, the first being approved in 2003. These programs prepare math, science and English teachers for area middle and high schools. Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education degree programs were added in 2006. The college initiated the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management in 2007 and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2008. In December 2010, Chipola was approved to offer the Bachelor of Science in English Education. In May 2011, Chipola was approved to offer the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting and Management; an Information Technology concentration was added in 2016 and an Engineering Management concentration was added in 2017. After 70 years, Chipola continues to meet the challenge of its mission by addressing the postsecondary educational needs of local citizens.

Chipola Named a State College

In June 2008, Chipola officially became a state college and part of the Florida College System, which consists of institutions awarding 2-year and 4-year academic degrees. It was at this time that its name changed from Chipola Junior College to Chipola College.

Chipola’s programs are more affordable and cost-effective than those at the state university level—another benefit to both taxpayers and students.

Nine Bachelor’s Degrees Offered at Chipola College

• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (grades K-6)
• Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education (grades K-12)
• Bachelor of Science in English Education (grades 6-12)
• Bachelor of Science in Middle School Mathematics Education (grades 5-9)
• Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education (grades 6-12)
• Bachelor of Science in Middle School Science Education (grades 5-9)
• Bachelor of Science in Biology Education (grades 6-12)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  (Four concentrations: Accounting, Management, Infor. Systems, Engineering Management)

Bachelor of Science Degrees in Education

Chipola initiated the School of Education to offer bachelor of science degrees in education. The first degree programs prepared students as middle school and high school teachers to address the critical shortage of qualified math and science teachers. The Florida State Board of Education later approved three additional bachelor degree programs in the School of Education: Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education, and English Education.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)

The RN-BSN degree program began in Fall 2008. Applicants for the BS in Nursing must have earned the AS degree in Nursing, be licensed Registered Nurses, and have completed all required prerequisite courses. Chipola’s nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting Concentration)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Engineering Management Concentration)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Information Systems Concentration)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Management Concentration)

Chipola’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) began in May of 2011 with concentrations in Accounting, Management, Information Technology and Engineering Management. To enter the BSBA program, students must complete 60 hours of lower level course work including Florida’s required 36 hours of general education and program pre-requisites.

Documented Performance of Chipola and Its Students

Chipola is respected among post-secondary institutions in Florida because of the success of its students. Below are highlights of success on a variety of indicators. Similar results have been achieved by Chipola each year since the identification of the college’s expected outcomes.

• Florida Bright Futures Scholars: State reports have ranked Chipola among the top performing Florida colleges for the high percentage of its students receiving the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. Many of these students will transfer to professional schools in medicine, law, pharmacy, engineering, and business, but the fact that so many of these scholars receive their general education at Chipola speaks well for the college’s reputation for high standards and quality instruction.

• Outstanding Instruction at All Levels: There are many other indicators of instructional quality. State accountability reports consistently rank Chipola among the top colleges in Florida on reports of GPAs of transfers to state universities. Licensure passing rates and job placement rates in many programs are consistently above 90%.

• ETS Proficiency Profile Performance: Chipola’s graduating sophomores consistently score above the national mean in all ETS Proficiency Profile test areas: reading, writing, critical thinking, and mathematics.

• Chipola Honors Program: The Chipola Honors Program is a member of the National Collegiate Honors Council. The Honors Program offers weekly seminars for the brightest and best students from Chipola’s five-county district. Teachers of honors classes guide students through research projects beyond the regular course requirements. Honors students often serve as tutors in the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE).

Nationally Recognized Scholars, Brain Bowl Team, Phi Theta Kappa and FBLA Collegiate

The Chipola College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), an honor society for students from two-year colleges, offers opportunities in scholarship, leadership, and service. Through service learning, students learn about commitment to community. Although membership is restricted by GPA, the organization involves non-members in campus and community events. The college holds PTK members in high esteem and has created an Academic Wall of Honor to recognize outstanding accomplishments earned by students throughout the chapter’s history. Phi Theta Kappa members have been named New Century Scholars and named to the All USA Academic Team. PTK members have also been recipients of the coveted Guistwhite Scholarship and the Coca Cola Scholarship. Among other awards, the chapter has been recognized as the Most Distinguished chapter in the state and nation.

In March of 2024, Sara Catherine Brown of Liberty County and Oliver Nandho of Calhoun County, were named to the All-Florida Academic Team. Brown was also selected as a national Cocal-Cola Scholar.

The Chipola College Brain Bowl team has an outstanding record with 12 state titles (2008-2024) in the Florida College System Activities Association Brain Bowl State Tournament. The team also has won the NAQT Community College National Championship Tournament four times, and has finished as the top two-year college in the National Academic Quiz Tournament (NAQT) Four-Year College Tournament seven times.

Campus organizations reflect Chipola’s commitment to academic growth among students both inside and outside the classroom. The college nurtures and guides students in these organizations, expanding their educational opportunities into regional and national arenas. Student members are encouraged to interact and sometimes compete with their peers from colleges nationwide.

Through membership, students are exposed to new experiences at conferences in Florida and in distant locations like Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston, Denver, Nashville, Minneapolis, and Seattle.

Chipola’s business-centric organization, FBLA Collegiate (formerly Phi Beta Lambda), helps students build confidence, develop leadership skills and transition from school to work.  FLBA Collegiate is a top performer at state and national leadership conferences, typically placing in the Top-4 at state competition and in the Top-10 in the national competition. Chipola's School of Business and Technology and FBLA Collegiate host the annual Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) District 2 competition for high school and middle school students. The group's community service projects include the Jackson County Backpack for Kids Feeding Program, Partners for Pets, March of Dimes, and others. FBLA Collegiate is the Department of Education’s recommended student organization for students in accounting, business, and technology majors, but students from any major are welcome and encouraged to join.

 STEM Events: Each fall, the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Departments host area high school students on the Chipola College campus for an annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) event. Attendees must be juniors and seniors from high schools in the Chipola five-county district. Past events have required students to build a machine, solve a murder, and conduct investigations.

Academic Center for Excellence (ACE): In 2006, Chipola received a coveted Title III - Strengthening Institutions Grant through the U. S. Department of Education. This grant provided funds to establish the ACE for instructional support. The ACE features a comfortable learning environment for on-demand tutoring, group study, “Exam Cram” sessions, and computer access to instructional software. Hundreds of students attend the ACE each week to receive free individual tutoring upon request and participate in study sessions. Over 800 students made thousands of visits to the ACE last year using the ACE lab on campus and the ACE@Home option through CANVAS for off campus and after-hours assistance. The Chipola College ACE was among the top 10 finalists for a Bellwether Award in both 2015 and 2014.

To aid in the ever-changing world of education, the ACE developed several online and after-hours services for students utilizing ACE Tutoring, a Canvas course that each Chipola College student can access. ACE @ Home allows students the opportunity to receive free online tutoring in select courses during the day and evening. Live, interactive tutoring is available for several math, science, and English courses through Canvas. Students can also submit questions at any time through the ACE Canvas course and will receive a short video or written response in return. During the 2022-2023 academic year, ACE will continue to offer expanded course offerings for online tutoring through multiple technologies such as Canvas Studio, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Screencast-O-Matic. ACE also facilitates the organization of online learning communities where students can work with classmates on assignments and test preparation. In alignment with courses being taught both in person and virtually, Chipola College remains committed to providing full academic support for all students.

Fine and Performing Arts: Chipola College is well known throughout the Southeast for its excellent arts education and programming in music, art, and theatre. Classes and performance-based learning are offered in all three areas, and scholarships are available to increase accessibility for students.

The 56,000-square-foot Dr. Gene Prough Center for the Arts is one of Florida’s finest performing arts centers. The center opened in Fall 2012, and consists of a 650-seat state-of-the-art proscenium main theatre for performing arts; a 150-seat experimental theatre for intimate works, cutting-edge programs and recitals; an art gallery to serve the current and future needs of the Chipola College community. Teaching spaces, meeting rooms, scenery and costume shops, and offices are designed to enrich the educational experiences of Chipola’s students and more than 6,000 K-12 school children in the five-county area. Some 10,000 guests visit the Center for the Arts each year.

Chipola’s four musical ensembles, College Chorus, Rock and Jazz Ensemble, Show Choir, and the President’s Ensemble perform throughout the Southeast. The Show Choir and the President’s Ensemble are chosen by audition. The Show Choir performs in such venues as Disney World, Sea World, and aboard cruise ships.

Chipola Theatre produces three student productions each year. The 2023-2024 season included Barefoot in the Park, Disney's Mary Poppins, and Fancy Nancy, the Musical. Each summer thousands of area children visit the Center to experience live theatre for the first time. This year over 2000 children attended Fancy Nancy.

Students attend the Florida Theatre Conference (FTC), the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) and the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) for professional development opportunities.

The college also sponsors an Artist Series featuring national and international artists and provides deeply discounted tickets for Chipola students and staff. The 2032-2024 season hosted Trio Pacifique, Jazz Soloist Judy Carmichael and the award winning Celtic Angels.

The Center’s Art Gallery hosted the works of local and national artists.

The Chipola Regional Arts Association (CRAA) supports the arts in the Chipola district by funding programs for children, contributing to the Chipola Artist Series, providing grants for area music, art, and theatre teachers, and offering scholarships to Chipola students. Their unwavering effort to support the cultural life in the Chipola district has enriched the lives of countless community members.

Emphasis on Instructional Programs and Student Outcomes: Throughout Florida, Chipola is recognized for the quality of its instructional programs, all of which undergo annual program assessments according to specific expected outcomes. A rigorous program assessment process helps deans, department chairs, and lead faculty determine program strengths and weaknesses and make improvements. All academic departments require common course syllabi, departmental final exams, and textbooks. Academic departments provide students with access to appropriate labs and instructional materials.

Many indicators confirm Chipola’s outstanding academic program. Just one example is that Chipola’s graduates in biology, chemistry, and physics are often recruited as lab assistants in state universities and engineering students consistently earn top honors in colleges of engineering.

College-Level Competencies: Faculty have identified college-level competencies taught in the general education core courses of associate degree programs. Multiple measures are used to evaluate how well students learn to do the following:

• Evaluate societal and ethical issues, problems, and values
• Explore the nature of science
• Demonstrate basic mathematical skills and knowledge
• Comprehend and articulate effectively in English: reading, writing, oral communication
• Interpret, evaluate, and appreciate works of human culture

Excellent Advising and Orientation: Chipola’s students get a good start during one-on-one advising sessions with faculty members and Student Affairs advisors. Academic pathways and other aids in educational planning are available on the college’s website. Entering freshmen learn college survival skills during an orientation course. Recent Graduating Student Surveys show that 93% of the graduates were satisfied with academic advising. 

Athletics: While Chipola is recognized for excellent academic programs, sports have always been a big part of the college community. Chipola student-athletes participate in men’s baseball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, women’s softball and women’s cross-country. The college also has an outstanding cheerleading squad.

Chipola athletes have played men’s basketball and baseball since the college’s inception and even fielded a football team for a couple of years. Chipola has a total of eight national titles including a 1967 National Championship in Golf. For 17 years, Chipola hosted the FCSAA men’s and women’s state basketball tournament, including the first ever men’s state tournament in 1961.

In 2024, the Chipola men’s basketball team won their fourth consecutive Panhandle Conference Championship and their third FCSAA tournament in four seasons. For the 19th time in school history, the team also advanced to the NJCAA tournament. The men’s team has won a total of 18 FCSAA/Region VIII championships and 28 Panhandle Conference Championships. For the fourth consecutive season, Coach Tyndall was named the Panhandle Conference Coach of the Year and also received his third FCSAA/Region VIII Coach of the Year Award.

Women’s Basketball made its fourth consecutive appearance in the FCSAA/Region VIII Tournament in 2024 and spent most of the season in the Top 20 of the NJCAA Rankings. Women’s Basketball holds five Panhandle Conference championships and seven state championships. The team has made ten appearances in the NJCAA Tournament and won the National Championship in 2015.

Chipola Baseball had one player taken in the July 2023 Major League Baseball Draft. JP Ortiz was selected in the 17th round by the Cincinnati Reds. After playing his sophomore season with Chipola in 2024, he signed with the Reds. In Head Coach Jeff Johnson’s 28-year tenure with the Indians, over 100 players have been drafted and 19 have played in the Big Leagues. In 2024, four players have been a part of Major League club: Jose Caballero (Tampa Bay Rays); Adam Duvall (Atlanta Braves);Bowden Francis (Toronto Blue Jays); and Patrick Corbin (Washington Nationals). In the fall of 2023, Coach Jeff Johnson was inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame. He also won his 1000th game at Chipola on February 25, 2024. Men’s Baseball holds seven state championships and three national championships, including back to back national titles in 2017 and 2018.

Chipola Softball has participated in nine NJCAA Championship Tournaments. The Lady Indians won the title in 2007, 2015, and 2019. Softball has six state championships and 11 Panhandle Conference Championships.

Chipola has an exceptional record of preparing student-athletes for the next level. Most student-athletes transfer to Division I colleges and universities, while others advance to the professional ranks.

The entire focus of athletics at Chipola is to prepare student-athletes for success on the field or court and in the classroom.

Course Offerings

Chipola offers more than 40 degrees and certificates. The most popular majors among AA/Transfer students are Business, Engineering, Education, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Psychology. Popular AS degree programs are Nursing, Computer Science and Engineering Technology. Popular certificate programs are Automotive Technology, Fire Science, Corrections, Cosmetology and Law Enforcement. A state-of-the-art welding program was initiated in January 2014. Engineering Technology and Civil Engineering Technology were initiated in 2015. Theatre and Entertainment Technology was added in 2019.

To meet the needs of employed students, commuting students, students with family responsibilities, and students with a variety of needs, departments schedule face-to-face, evening and online classes.

Training programs are changed or continued as dictated by documented need by needs assessments which precede all major program changes. Program assessments are based on indicators of student learning, cost effectiveness, faculty qualifications, and community impact. The college fosters training partnerships with area businesses and agencies. Responses to community training needs include: (1) establishing the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) to provide tutoring; (2) offering high school Dual-Enrollment classes in district high schools at the request of parents, students, and school officials; (3) increasing enrollment for RN and CNA programs; (4) establishing the School of Education to help address Florida’s shortage of qualified teachers, (5) delivering a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program with concentrations in Accounting, Management, Information Systems and Engineering Management; (6) delivering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, and (7) establishing an Engineering Technology program to address the need for skilled technicians by area employers.

Outstanding Faculty

One of Chipola’s greatest assets is its outstanding faculty. Of the full-time faculty members, about 43% are tenured; about 32% hold doctorates; and 43% hold master’s or education specialist degrees. At least 11% of the faculty members are completing course work toward the doctorate.

Several instructors have received prestigious teaching awards and won state and regional recognition for instructional projects at Chipola. John Gardner, Automotive Technology Instructor, was named the 2018 Professor of the Year by the Association of Florida Colleges.  Amie Myers, English Instructor, was a finalist for the Professor of the Year Award in 2020. Sherry Klanjac, Business Instructor, was a finalist for the 2020 Ernest L. Boyer Excellence in Teaching and Technology Award by the Association of Florida Colleges. Evelyn Ward, Director of Fine and Performing Arts was awarded the 2020 Association of Florida College's Leadership Award for
Outstanding Administrator.  Faculty members regularly participate at state meetings and conduct in-service activities for public school personnel in the college district. When available, part-time faculty are also engaged to teach classes, mostly in the arts, social sciences, criminology, and corrections.

Full-time faculty members teach over 70% of student contact hours. Highly qualified instructors are hired in full-time positions. This has prevented fragmented approaches to instruction that are frequently reported in schools with high percentages of part-time instructors. Inherent in the college’s philosophy is the belief that full-time faculty members have a full-time commitment to teaching and that interaction in the workplace creates a willingness to learn from each other, share departmental resources, and gain expertise.

Professional Presentations and Appearances

Amanda Clark, Associate Professor, Natural Science Department. Workshop presentation entitled, The Pharmacist, at the Florida
Association of Science Teachers (F.A.S.T.) Conference, October 2023

Pam Rentz, Vice President of Instructional Affairs. Guest speaker at Calhoun Correctional Institution annual event, “Women’s History: Paving the Way to Excellence”, May 2024

Carol Saunders, Professor, Literature/Language Department. Presentation at the National Communication Association Convention in National Harbor, Maryland, November 2023

Awards, Recognition, Professional Accomplishments

Jeff Bodart, Professor, Natural Science Department. Distinguished Faculty Employee Award 2023-2024

Amanda Clark, Associate Professor, Natural Science Department. Instructor Certification, First Aid/CPR

Jeff Johnson, Director of Athletics and Head Baseball Coach. Named to the 2023 Class of the Florida Sports Hall of Fame in November. Won his 1000th game as the Chipola Head baseball coach on February 25, 2024. Team was runner-up at the FCSAA/Region VIII championship.

Nancy Johnson, Student Activities Coordinator. Distinguished Career Employee Award 2023-2024

Debra Perdue, Program Manager, Take Stock in Children (TSIC) Grant. Recipient of the Luminary and Gold Level of Excellence for 2023-2024

Bonnie Smith, Associate Vice President, Student Affairs. Distinguished Administrative Employee Award 2023-2024

Donnie Tyndall, Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Florida Panhandle Conference Coach of the Year for the fourth consecutive year and FCSAA Coach of the Year for the third time in four years. Team won its 28th Panhandle Conference championship, 18th FCSAA/Region VIII championship, and made its 19th appearance in the NJCAA Tournament. The team finished the regular season 12th in the national poll.

Stephanie Ward, Assistant Professor, Mathematics. Kirkland Excellence in Teaching Award recipient 2023-2024

Employees of the Month and of the Year

Career Employee Award
October 2023 - Candy Corbin, Facilities
November 2023 - Debra Bragg, Facilities
December 2023 - Cindy Croxton, Financial Aid
February 2024 - Tameka Jones, Facilities
March 2024 - Jennifer White, Business Office
April 2024 - Sherry McClain, Facilities

Faculty/Administrator/Other Professional Award

October 2023 - Thomas Schaefer, Business
November 2023 - Shanda O’Bryan, Business Office
December 2023 - Nancy Chabot, Human Resources
February 2024 - Rachael Beers, Literature and Language
March 2024 - Kali Gray, Nursing
April 2024 - Brittany Baggett, Corrections

Employee of the Year Award

2023-2024 Career Employee of the Year – Debra Bragg, Facilities

2023-2024 Faculty/Administrator/Other Professional Employee of the Year – Thomas Schaefer

2023-2024 Kirkland Teaching Award - Stephanie Ward, Mathematics

Local, Regional, State, and National Leadership

Amanda Clark, Associate Professor, Natural Science Department. Area 2 Director for the Florida Association of Science Teachers, 2024-26.

Allyson Howell, Director of Academic Center for Excellence (ACE). Panhandle Regional Executive Board Director for Florida Association of Teacher Educators (FATE); Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG), President 2022-2024 and Scholarship State Committee Member for District 1; Florida Teacher Lead Alumni; Member of Florida College Learning Center Association (FCLCA); Member of International College Learning Center Association (ICLCA)

Steve Young, Associate Vice President, Business and Administrative Affairs. Member of the Florida College System Council of Business Affairs Steering Committee

Evelyn Ward, Fine and Performing Arts Department. Executive Director for the Chipola Regional Arts Association.

Matthew White, Information Systems Department.  Board member, Association of Florida Colleges Foundation.  Chair, Florida College System Information Security Professionals. Member, Association of Florida Colleges CEO Search Task Group.  Jackson County Member, Local Technology Planning Team for Broadband Initiatives.

Growth of Facilities and Technology

The college has received over $20 million in building or renovation funds. Over 90 percent of the classrooms are equipped with “smart” classroom technology, and most buildings are equipped with wireless internet capability. Chipola has 18 student computer labs. These are located in all classroom buildings. The state-of-the-art Library houses the student Technology Center and provides numerous databases as part of a state system. The new Academic Center for Excellence provides on-demand tutoring and additional academic support.

The new decade ushered in a new age of technological integration into the curriculum and instruction. For example, online courses are offered in every academic department, and state-of-the-art technology supports training. Automotive Service Technology, Welding and Engineering Technology students now have some of the most advanced, computer-assisted instructional equipment available. Instructors have the capability to simulate equipment failures and track students’ progress toward diagnosing the failure. Students receive valuable “hands-on” training supplemented by expert instruction.

Chipola College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Chipola College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). This accreditation was most recently reaffirmed in 2018.

The college is also a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, the Southern Association of Colleges with Associate Degrees, the Association of Florida Colleges, National Junior College Athletic Association, Florida College System Activities Association, Florida’s Great Northwest and other state and national professional organizations for institutions of higher learning.

Chipola’s Nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission For Education In Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), and the Paramedics/EMT program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession (CoAEMSP). The college is also accredited by the Florida Board of Nursing, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Florida Department of Children and Family Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), and International Conference on Automotive Collision Repair (I-CAR). The Welding Program is accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Chipola College is a Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity and accredited by the National Security Agency.

Vision

Chipola College promotes learning and student achievement through excellence, opportunity, diversity, and progress.

Mission

Chipola College provides access to quality learning opportunities toward baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, and certificates and facilitates the economic, social, and cultural development of the College’s service area. -Adopted April 19, 2016

Institutional Goals and Objectives

Goal 1: Increase enrollment, retention, and completion
Objective 1.1 Ensure students have access to support services needed to be successful at college
Objective 1.2 Minimize barriers to enrollment, retention, and completion

Goal 2: Provide a high-quality distance learning program
Objective 2.1 Provide high-quality online courses
Objective 2.2 Ensure students taking online courses have access to high-quality academic support services

Goal 3: Prepare students for continued learning and careers
Objective 3.1 Provide students foundational competencies needed to successfully continue their education
Objective 3.2 Prepare students for employment

Goal 4: Provide a high-quality dual enrollment program
Objective 4.1 Provide high-quality dual enrollment courses in district high schools

Goal 5: Provide an appealing campus environment
Objective 5.1 Provide an aesthetically pleasing campus environment
Objective 5.2 Provide a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment

Goal 6: Manage resources responsibly
Objective 6.1 Use resources appropriately

Goal 7: Facilitate regional development
Objective 7.1 Contribute to the region’s economic development
Objective 7.2 Contribute to the region’s cultural and social development

Goal 8: Remain a leading institution in the Florida College System
Objective 8.1 Provide students a high-quality overall educational experience