Philosophy Statement on General Education

Knox Community College graduates should possess the knowledge, skills, competencies and attitudes necessary to successfully function as members of the society. The College affirms that general education imparts knowledge, concepts and attitudes that every educated person should possess; and that general education is part of each student’s course of study regardless of the area of emphasis. General education is planned, taught and administered to assist a student to:

1. Develop and utilize effective communication skills
2. Understand various cultures and their inter-relationships
3. Locate, interpret and use information
4. Develop an understanding of self as well as acquire effective interpersonal skills
5. Exercise critical thinking
6. Recognize the dignity and worth of the individual, explore moral issues and make ethical decisions
7. Be able to understand and apply the basic principles of Mathematics, Science and Technology
8. Acknowledge the richness that literature, history and the arts contribute to human life
9. Recognize the value of life - long learning   
10. Value wellness of self and others

Since course requirements vary for respective certificate, associate and baccalaureate degree programmes offered by the College and since individual students may select particular courses that satisfy their needs, no attempt is made to assert that a common body of factual knowledge exists with the ease for all students. Knox Community College however, subscribes to the concept that graduates will have acquired skills and attitudes, characteristic of individuals.

Philosophy Statement on Technical Education

A technical education programme at Knox Community College offers all students the opportunity and encouragement to become competent and responsible individuals with the ability to adapt to a changing work-place and to understand the importance of life – long learning. Through a variety of teaching strategies, Knox Community College faculty and staff assist students in acquiring the general and specific skills essential for success in work, career and life. Technical Education at Knox Community College emphasizes critical thinking, problem – solving and hands – on application of principles based on a strong theoretical foundation. It allows students to develop the ability to:

• demonstrate their specific skills as members of a highly technical, self-disciplined, productive and quality – orientated work-force.
• express themselves clearly, concisely and with sensitivity to others in both written and oral communication.
• listen effectively to and co-operate with others as well as work independently.
• successfully evaluate and adapt to technological and social changes to meet the expanding needs of industry and business in the global market place.