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About CFCC

For more than six decades, Cape Fear Community College’s purpose has remained unchanged – to provide the Cape Fear region with accessible, quality education and world-class workforce-training opportunities.

Accreditation

Cape Fear Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Cape Fear Community 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 ).

The statement of accreditation and a listing of select programs with individual accreditation status and certifications are also listed in the 2024-2025 CFCC Catalog and Student Handbook.

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Mission, Vision, and Goals

Mission Statement
At Cape Fear Community College, our mission is to provide dynamic and supportive learning opportunities, environments, and services fostering academic achievement, career-focused training, professional and personal success.
Vision Statement
Cape Fear Community College is a premier educational attainment and innovative training resource for our service area with the power to transform lives and strengthen our communities. By providing opportunity and support, we empower every student to achieve their highest potential. Our intention is for Cape Fear students to complete their educational goals, inspired to lead, thrive, and contribute meaningfully to our communities locally and beyond.
Goals
  1. Offer innovative and accessible educational programs that meet the diverse needs of our learners.

    • Build on existing delivery formats that improve success and completion rates.
    • Respond to local economic and workforce needs by developing programs with multiple entry points and outcomes.
    • Create pathways to career and credit-bearing degrees.
  2. Support students to persist and complete their educational goals by providing robust services and resources.

    • Provide support for personalized success and learning pathways.
    • Expand and enhance learning support opportunities to increase student engagement.
    • Increase student awareness of financial and personal support resources to encourage persistence and completion.
  3. Cultivate mutually supportive partnerships with business, industry, and educational entities to enhance career and persistence opportunities for students and graduates.

    • Develop career and job placement opportunities with local business and industry.
    • Develop direct-admit opportunities with higher education institutions.
    • Engage external partners to develop a culture of support and persistence.

Approved by CFCC Board of Trustees November 21, 2024

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