The Big Eight Philosophies
Appearance
By maintaining an appearance policy in academic buildings on class days, you will develop good habits and build a professional wardrobe for your career success.
Attendance
Central Pennsylvania College challenges students to be learners who assume responsibility in preparing for the business world. Student presence and participation in the classroom is an important component of this challenge.
Conduct
Central Pennsylvania College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a lawful and responsible manner. Just as in the community where inappropriate actions may cause you to lose your job or lose your lease, Central Penn follows a published judiciary process which recommends appropriate disciplinary action.
Drug and Alcohol Use
Central Pennsylvania College further promotes academic integrity and professional success through promoting a drug and alcohol free college environment.
Grades
Central Pennsylvania College values a quality work ethic, as do employers. Through an environment that embraces academic integrity and effort, quality student work is rewarded through academic achievement.
Hands-on Education
Central Pennsylvania College strives to serve as the bridge that connects students to their professional dreams through a high-quality, career-oriented education. This philosophy embraces experiential, hands-on learning and enables the college to gauge its success on the employment successes of its graduates.
Service/Community Service
Central Pennsylvania College adopts a philosophy of community mindedness that prepares graduates to be contributing members of society. Combining aspects of service with career-oriented education helps to create model citizens.
Technology
Central Pennsylvania College embraces the need to be technologically competent in today's world. Students, faculty and staff must feel comfortable using today's technology to improve their productivity and value.
