About the College
Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public, comprehensive community college that exists to meet the diverse educational and career needs of individual students and the communities it serves.
Mission Statement
- To provide accessible, high-quality, and cost-effective curricula that prepare students for continued studies, transfer to four-year institutions, or entry into the workforce.
- To provide industry-focused career and technical curricula that is student-centered, comprehensive, and responsive to the employment needs of business and industry.
- To provide a program of student services that will facilitate the educational, career, personal, and social growth of students.
- To provide developmental studies within the curriculum to strengthen the basic skills of students.
- To offer continuing education, community services, and adult education for individuals striving for personal and professional growth and/or personal enrichment.
- To provide employer-driven, industry-specific workforce education and training to businesses, industries, and individuals.
- To provide support and resources for the economic development of the district served by the college.
- To provide human resources, financial resources, instructional resources, and physical facilities necessary to offer quality instruction.
Vision Statement
Northeast Mississippi Community College will be a student-centered, customer-driven, academic and technical training center that will provide a comprehensive innovative atmosphere not bound by time or place. In essence, while maintaining traditional and social values, developing partnerships with business and industry, and networking global educational resources, this institution will be a state-of-the-art, cultural and technological center.
Distinguished School Status
With outstanding success in integrating technology into teaching and learning, Northeast has emerged as a national leader in classroom innovation. In 2019, the college earned the prestigious recognition as an Apple Distinguished School (ADS)—becoming the fourth community college worldwide and the eighth higher education institution in the U.S. to receive this honor. Northeast's commitment to advancing technology-driven education was reaffirmed in 2022 when the college was once again recognized as an Apple Distinguished School.
Apple Distinguished Schools foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking by equipping instructors and students with innovative technology that drives documented academic success. Northeast takes pride in continuously exploring new ways to enhance learning through technology, ensuring students are prepared for the future.
Awards and Honors
Northeast has received numerous award and accolades over the years. The college was named the top college in Mississippi for Workforce Preparation. The Mississippi Business Journal named Northeast one of Mississippi's Healthiest Workplaces. Northeast has won numerous award from the The Chronicle of Higher Education for the Best Colleges to work for. The college has been ranked in the top ten digital Community and Junior colleges and second in the nation for online instruction and distance learning. The college was also listed in the top 25 Community and Junior Colleges in the nation by College Choice.