Vision 

Northeast State shall be a premier learning-centered institution whose students and graduates are among the best-prepared individuals to meet current and emerging needs. 

Mission 

Northeast State is an open-access, public, comprehensive community college that advances the lifelong educational development of the residents of the region and strengthens the economic and social/cultural aspects of the community.  To facilitate teaching, learning, service, and student success, the College provides innovative, high-quality, and relevant associate, certificate, and career-focused educational programs and services.  Programming and comprehensive support services are offered through varied delivery systems and at multiple sites throughout its primary service area of Carter, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington Counties.  Within all aspects of its operations, Northeast State serves the public’s interest through the wise use of fiscal, human, and physical resources.  

Guiding Beliefs 

Northeast State Community College embraces these guiding beliefs:

Accessibility - Residents should have the opportunity to reach their full potential through participation in higher education.

Accountability - Effectiveness and efficiency are achieved through the wise use of fiscal, human, and physical resources.

Cooperation - Forming partnerships and working with others facilitates the achievement of common goals.

Diversity - Creativity and achievement are fostered through respect for all individuals and their ideas.

Excellence - Quality is ensured by using information gathered through a continuous assessment, planning, and implementation process.

Integrity - Success occurs in an environment of honesty, openness, fairness, and trust where people are treated with dignity and respect.