ABOUT US

Mid-Atlantic College's History

Mid-Atlantic College's goal and that of its faculty is to help students develop an unwavering commitment to the ethics of their professions and to embrace the necessity of and desire for lifelong learning.

Mid-Atlantic College is a post-secondary institution established in 2015. With the support of a dedicated, highly qualified and experienced faculty team. Mid-Atlantic College educates its students for employment in their chosen fields.

Mid-Atlantic College's programs are centered on the development of the total student including the social, emotional, intellectual aspects of human life. Mid-Atlantic College's programs have been carefully developed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to function efficiently and effectively as crucial and contributing members of a healthcare team.

Mid-Atlantic College provides education and training to a cultural and ethnic diversity of students who, upon successful completion of their studies, will contribute to the improvement of the health and wellness of their communities.

​While student success is at the core of its mission, Mid-Atlantic College recognizes that, ultimately, students must assume responsibility for their own learning and that the role of instructors is to facilitate that learning. To this end, then, it is the responsibility of both the faculty and the college to provide an environment in which students’ critical thinking skills are stimulated and sharpened, in which they can maximize their learning potential, and in which they can thrive intellectually through the exchange of ideas and interaction with other students and faculty.

Signed: President

OUR MISSION

The mission of Mid-Atlantic College is to provide educational training opportunities for students to receive a quality career-focused education, learning and developing the necessary knowledge and skills that will allow them to become valued members of the healthcare profession and succeed in the workplace.

Mid-Atlantic College is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, and staff. The goal of the College is to provide a quality educational experience to students from diverse backgrounds with high academic potential.  Mid-Atlantic College is dedicated to attracting and retaining a faculty workforce who are committed to the development and education of graduates who will be able to think critically, utilizing leadership skills to assist in solving problems of the global society both nationally and internationally. Special emphasis is placed on the needs of under-served communities.

INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES

  1. Retain highly qualified professionals to provide superior instruction in the RN to BSN program and all academic programs offered by Mid-Atlantic College;
  2. Equip students with the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to sit for any State required licensing examinations or certifications and to obtain entry-level employment in their field of study;
  3. Promote a sense of cooperation and team-building as an essential aspect of the medical and health professions;
  4.    Foster and maintain relationships with potential employers and professionals in Star    College’s fields of instruction to create more employment opportunities for the college’s graduates; and,
  5. Encourage and instill in students the importance of continuing education for career advancement and for lifelong learning.

OUR VISION STATEMENT

Mid-Atlantic College will be a progressive academic institution recognized for excellence in teaching and learning.

 GOALS

  1. To excel at delivering degree programs that prepares students for graduate studies, research and the world of work.
  2. To prepare students for lifelong learning, leadership, service and responsible citizenship.
  3. To foster scholarly activity that supports the mission of Mid-Atlantic College.
  4. To participate in collaborative relationships with other geographically located post-secondary institutions in order to maximize educational opportunities and resources for the people of the District of Columbia, nationally and internationally.
  5. To serve the needs of ethnically diverse students, students with disabilities and nontraditional students.
  6. To make available as a service to business, industry and the general public, the unique professional expertise of the faculty and staff.
  7. To provide opportunities for civic and cultural enrichment in the communities that supports Mid-Atlantic College.

OUR CORE VALUES

Mid-Atlantic College values the following as core to our success:

  • Student-Centered: We are committed to education, inquiry and service in order to meet students’ changing needs. We foster lifelong learning, civic and social responsibility, leadership, and individual and career growth.
  • Learning: Student learning and development are the primary purposes of Mid-Atlantic College.  Mid Atlantic faculty and staff members believe in the importance of preparing students for lifelong learning.
  • Excellence: The College sets high expectations for students and graduates and demands excellence in teaching and in delivery of services. 
  • Diversity: We embrace diversity in all of its dimensions realizing that mutual respect for individuality and the inclusion of all are vital for both personal and institutional success.
  • Integrity: We hold high standards of character and integrity as the foundations upon which the College is built.