Boston College

 

The College Mission

Mission

To be a learning organisation raising aspirations and meeting the skills needs of individuals, communities and employers through high quality education and training.

Vision

‘To be a brilliant college that transforms people’s lives and makes an outstanding contribution to the economic, social and cultural life of Boston and the surrounding areas’.

Values

Boston College is an inclusive organisation that is based on the following values:

• Ensuring that the needs of learners drive everything we do
• Taking a proactive approach to promoting equality of opportunity and celebrating diversity
• Striving to release potential and raise aspirations of all
• Creating a culture where high quality teaching and learning are paramount
• Striving for excellence through continuous improvement
• Insisting on high standards of behaviour and professionalism in staff and students
• Maintaining high standards of customer service for internal and external clients
• Creating and maintaining effective teamwork at all levels
• Creating an environment where everyone feels safe
• Fostering a culture of respect, openness, honesty, challenge and trust
• Promoting innovation and celebrating success
• Ensuring effective communication
• Praising and rewarding whenever appropriate
• Ensuring value for money

Boston College Strategic Plan

“The College has recently published its 2011-14 Strategic Plan. This is an important document which sets out our future direction and lays out our priorities for the next few years. Our new vision is ‘to be a brilliant college that transforms people’s lives and makes an outstanding contribution to the economic, social and cultural life of Boston and the surrounding areas.’ Governors, learners, staff and external stakeholders have all been involved in developing our plan and we are proud to share it with you.”

Amanda Mosek, Boston College Principal.

View Boston College’s 2011 -14 Strategic Plan

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The Computing department enjoys high success rates across the curriculum, with all results above National averages, including 100% achievement rate for Level 1 courses and for all Higher Education courses.  Outstanding achievement rates in Computing at Boston College include the results at Level 3 of 96%.  In addition, a large proportion of Level 3 students progress to Higher Education, with most of these staying at Boston College.