Mission
Highland Community College, the first college in Kansas, provides lifelong learning opportunities and contributes to economic development to enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Vision
Highland Community College is recognized as the college of choice in Northeast Kansas.
Institutional Overview
Accreditation
Highland Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and authorized by the Kansas Board of Regents. Following the HLC Open Pathway, HCC focuses on continuous improvement and quality assurance through a 10-year accreditation cycle. Explore HCC’s accreditation reports, Quality Initiative projects, and Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) portfolios demonstrating the College’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and institutional integrity.
Strategic Plan
Highland Community College’s One Highland: One Mission, Endless Impact (2025–2030) Strategic Plan is organized around six Strategic Imperatives that define our collective priorities and actions for the next five years. Each imperative represents a core promise to our students, employees, and communities and is grounded in Highland’s mission to provide accessible, high-quality education that changes lives and strengthens rural Kansas.
Take a Virtual Tour
Experience our beautiful campus – virtually! Our virtual campus map features various layers to help you identify buildings, accessible routes, and parking lots.