College Mission Statement

The mission of New Hampshire Community Technical College - Laconia is to serve all students seeking a high-quality education, emphasizing active learning and personal attention, whether their goal is to transfer to a four-year college or university, enter immediately into employment in a technical or professional field, or simply improve their current skills and knowledge. We prepare students to meet their personal goals as well as the needs of business, industry, and the community; and we support the community through our involvement in educational, social, cultural, and economic development activities.

System Mission Statement

The New Hampshire Community Technical College System will provide comprehensive, market-driven, accessible, quality programs of higher education and services that respond to the needs of students, businesses, and communities.

Accreditation

New Hampshire Community Technical College at Laconia is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)) Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, a non-governmental, nationally-recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate instruction.

 Accreditation means the institution meets or exceeds criteria for quality as determined through a peer group review process.  An accredited college is one that has the necessary resources to achieve its stated purpose through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the future.  Institutional integrity is also addressed through the accreditation process.

Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the college.

 Inquiries regarding the status of an institution’s accreditation by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the college.  Individuals may also contact the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, The Sanborn House, 15 High Street, Winchester, MA 01890, (617) 729-6762.