Mission & Values

Mission

Columbia West College (CWC) is committed to providing quality English as a Second Language that equips students with the English language skills necessary to achieve their academic, professional/vocational or personal goals.

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Core Values

Columbia West College will:

Provide rigorous, outcome-based instruction that is relevant, practical and applicable to students’ academic, professional/vocational or personal goals;

Create a supportive, positive environment, including appropriate student services, that enables students to acquire English language skills in an efficient and timely manner;

Enhance students’ self-efficacy in their use of English language skills to allow the confident application of their newly-acquired skills in varied settings and

Promote excellence in teaching by hiring duly qualified instructors and providing all employees with opportunities for continued professional development.