Mission Statement
East Mississippi Community College is a public community college serving six counties in East Central Mississippi offering university-parallel programs, career-technical programs, and workforce programs. EMCC is dedicated to improving the quality of life of our students, our community, and our personnel. As a catalyst for progress and innovation, we promote the development of individuals in mind, body, and spirit for lives of integrity, fulfillment, leadership, and service to the community. The fulfillment of our mission is premised on the following values:

1. excellence in education and a commitment to lifelong learning

2. freedom in teaching in a supportive and caring environment

3. providing access to opportunities

4. dignity, diversity, and respect for self and others

5. responsiveness to the rights and responsibilities of citizenship