Mission of Hawkeye Community College Vision Hawkeye Community College will be recognized for educational excellence, exceptional student services, and responsiveness to diverse communities. Mission The mission of Hawkeye Community College is a globally informed community of successful lifelong learners. Institutional Goals To effectively demonstrate our mission, we are committed to provide: Educational opportunities that are student centered, comprehensive, and responsive to the individual and society. Leadership activities that support a dynamic framework for students, faculty, staff and the community to reach their potential. Quality services to each qualified individual. Access sensitivity to diversity, support for equal opportunities for all qualified individuals. Cooperative community relationships which foster human, social, cultural, economic, and civic development. Our Pledge As a college we will provide focus, meaning, and the skills necessary for qualified individuals to live competently in their communities. Accreditation Hawkeye Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, 30 North Lasalle St., Chicago, IL 60602, and by the Iowa Department of Education. Individual programs are recognized as follows: Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing Approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing State Capitol Complex 1223 E. Court Ave. Des Moines, IA 50319. Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation American Dental Association 211 East Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 Medical Laboratory Technology Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences 8410 West Bryn Mawr Ave. Chicago, IL 60631 Respiratory Therapy Accreditation pending by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 1248 Harwood Road Bedford, TX 76021-4244.