Mission Statement
CBC exists in an environment of diversity, fairness, equity and sustainability to ensure that the people of Benton and Franklin counties have access to educational programs providing sufficient knowledge for higher educational achievement, meaningful employment, basic skills development, cultural enrichment, physical and emotional well-being.

CBC is a comprehensive two-year college that provides quality education and effective job preparation.  CBC has a powerful impact on every segment of the community through the End States listed below.

End States

Access
CBC exists to provide people of the service district with access to educational programs.

Academic
CBC exists to enable students to complete requirements that would allow them to obtain academic degrees, transfer to upper division colleges and universities, and pursue life-long learning and enrichment.

Workforce Development
CBC exists to enable students to complete requirements that would allow them to earn degrees/certificates to assist them to gain employment and pursue life-long learning opportunities.

Basic Skills
CBC exists to enable students to prepare for success in college level skills courses.

Cultural Enrichment
CBC will provide the college and the community with diverse and multiculturally rich programs designed to improve our quality of life, life-long learning opportunities and enhance educational programs.

Physical and Emotional Well-Being
CBC will contribute to the physical and emotional well-being of its students and the community.

For another view of CBC's mission and end statements, accompanied by facts and figures, see the Facts & Impacts publication.