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Mission & Vision

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Mission

Hazard Community and Technical College empowers students by providing educational opportunities that lead to student success, rewarding careers, and community enhancement.

Hazard Community and Technical College is a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System serving the needs of Southeastern Kentucky.

Hazard Community and Technical College's new mission statement was approved by the Kentucky Community and Technical College's Board of Regents on June 12, 2025. The mission statement was approved by the Hazard Community and Technical College Board of Directors on May 1, 2025, following opportunity for input and discussion by faculty and staff via email , as well as in-person meetings held on April 25, 2025. 

Vision

Hazard Community and Technical College inspires hope and transforms lives through progressive educational opportunities.

Vision approved by Presidents Leadership Team July 31, 2018.

Values

Teaching and Learning supported through:

  • Community
  • Compassion
  • Empowerment
  • Excellence
  • Heritage
  • Hope
  • Innovation
  • Perseverance
  • Respect

Newly established values approved by the Presidents Leadership Team, Faculty and Staff October 18, 2022,  BOD endorsed newly revised values November 3, 2022