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STATEMENT OF MISSION

Vision Statement
Pellissippi State – Transforming lives, careers, and communities.

Mission Statement
Pellissippi State Community College provides a transformative environment fostering the academic, social, economic, and cultural enrichment of the individual and the community. We are committed to success in workforce training and certificate and degree programs.

Our Values
Our vision and mission are guided by our commitment to the following values:
  • Accountability: We are responsible for our actions and accountable to each other for the betterment of our students, college, and the community.
  • Access: We provide open and accessible growth opportunities for all.
  • Active Learning: We ensure learning flourishes through quality, engaging, real-world experiences that empower students and employees to excel.
  • Achievement: We pursue and celebrate student and employee excellence by continuously striving to meet and exceed our goals.
  • Advancement: We support and improve our community through education, partnerships, and service.
  • Agility: We swiftly and collaboratively adapt and respond to a rapidly changing world.


Approved: Executive Council, March 4, 1991
Executive Council, December 19, 1991
Reviewed/Recommended: President’s Council, May 1, 1995
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, May 1, 1995
Approved: Tennessee Board of Regents, December 10, 1999
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, January 5, 2000
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, August 6, 2001
Approved: President’s Staff, January 24, 2006
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, January 24, 2006
Editorial Changes: July 1, 2009
Reviewed/Recommended: President’s Staff, January 24, 2011
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, January 24, 2011
Editorial Change: February 8, 2011
Reviewed/Recommended: President’s Council, November 23, 2015
Approved: President L. Anthony Wise, Jr, November 23, 2015
Editorial Change: February 27, 2018
Editorial Change: March 7, 2018
Reviewed/Recommended: President’s Council, March 9, 2020
Approved: President L. Anthony Wise, Jr., March 9, 2020
Reviewed/Recommended: President’s Council, August 28, 2023
Approved: President L. Anthony Wise, Jr., August 28, 2023
Reviewed/Recommended: College Council, February 17, 2025
Approved: President L. Anthony Wise, Jr., February 17, 2025

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood.