Mission

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is dedicated to providing a diverse student population with collaborative programs and support services to improve the quality of life and promote economic development in its service area. Its quality academic programs are learner centered and focus on career entry, university transfer, developmental education, and workforce development.

General Education Mission
General education at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College aims to fully-develop individual potential by preparing students with college-level communication skills, knowledge and awareness of society, and fundamental thinking and reasoning skills that support career readiness and lifelong learning.

General Education Philosophy
A general education at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College prepares an individual to be adaptable, have a far-reaching vision, and to be able to understand a diversity of information, perspectives and opinions.