About Mitchell Tech
Mission
It is the mission of Mitchell Technical College to provide skills for success in technical careers.
Amazing details about Mitchell Tech:
- 99% of graduates employed or continuing education within 6 months*
- Aspen Top 150 for 2021
- One of the newest campuses in the region
- 35 on-campus academic programs and 4 online programs
- More than 90% of Mitchell Technical College students receive financial aid**
- Located in Mitchell, South Dakota; founded in 1968
- Military friendly school since 2010
- Regionally unique programs
*Placement information available here.
**IPEDS first-time, fulltime students 2019-20, National Center for Education Statistics
Vision
Mitchell Technical College will be an innovative leader in technical education and a valued partner in global workforce development, preparing students for career success and lifelong learning in an ever-changing world.
CORE VALUES
- Learning: Mitchell Tech provides high-quality Associate of Applied Science degree, diploma, and certificate programs which prepare students for successful careers.
- Life Skills: Mitchell Tech prepares graduates for lifelong learning by building skills in technology, communication, professionalism, problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability.
- Access: Mitchell Tech provides educational services and quality training to students, alumni, businesses, and the community, both on campus and at a distance.
- Innovation: Mitchell Tech integrates state-of-the-art technologies, instructional methods, and facilities to deliver a high-quality, unique educational experience.
- Excellence: Mitchell Tech commits to improve student learning and institutional effectiveness through a system of assessment and continuous review.
- Talent Investment: Mitchell Tech recruits, develops, and invests in skilled, dedicated, and student-oriented faculty and staff.
- Community: Mitchell Tech builds student community through social and recreational activities, counseling support, and a student government structure administered through organized student services.
- Diversity and Respect: Mitchell Tech seeks and values a diverse population and responds to the unique needs of individuals, recognizing the dignity and worth of all people and fostering a climate of respect among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
- Advocacy: Mitchell Tech promotes the value of technical education through the development of relationships with stakeholders and activities that raise awareness of the institute's mission.
- Equity: Mitchell Tech strives to address gaps in achievement so that every student receives purposeful, ongoing support and programming to be successful throughout the college experience.