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General Information
Development of
Eastern Wyoming College
Eastern Wyoming College was established in
September 1948 as the Southeast University
Center, an extension of the University of
Wyoming and a part of the Torrington School
District 3. From 1948 1956, the College
struggled for existence on a very limited budget
which necessarily limited the faculty, curriculum,
and student enrollment. At one time during this
period, the College enrolled only 16 full-time
students taught by two full-time instructors, and
was offering only a dozen classes.
In June of 1956, the citizens of the Torrington
Public School District voted to organize the
Goshen County Community College District
as an independent political subdivision of the
state with its own board of control. Although
this initial action in the formation of a separate
college district encompassed the same territorial
boundaries as that of the Torrington Public School
District, it was possible to enlarge the district
by election to annex additional public school
districts to the College District. During the fall
of 1956, District 1 and District 10 elected to
become a part of the College District. In the
spring of 1958, District 7 voted to become a part
of the College District also. In the fall of 1965
all public school districts within Goshen County
voted to become a part of the College District.
The name of the college was changed from the
Goshen County Community College District to
Eastern Wyoming Community College District
on December 20, 1968.
After the reorganization in 1956, the enrollment
increased to 62 full-time students with 4 full-
time instructors offering approximately 30
classes during each term of the school year.
Growth of the institution continued steadily.
Today the College serves over 1500 students in
credit courses and over 8000 students in non-
credit activities. The College sponsors outreach
programs in Converse, Crook, Niobrara, Platte,
and Weston counties.
College Mission and Strategic Directions
College Mission - Adopted June 10, 2008
Eastern Wyoming College is a student-centered,
comprehensive community college that responds
to the educational, cultural, social, and economic
needs of its communities with quality, affordable
educational opportunities for dynamic lifelong
learning.
Strategic Directions - Adopted June 10, 2008
Strategic Direction #1
- Thoughtfully prepare our
organization and our people for changing and
dynamic times.
Strategic Direction #2
- Promote high quality,
accessible learning experiences through
responsive programs of distinction aligned with
current and future opportunities.
Strategic Direction #3
- Embrace and invest in
technology and modern facilities.
Strategic Direction #4
- Enhance the quality of the
life of individuals, families, the community and
region, and positively influence the economy.
Strategic Direction #5
- Recognize and extend our
global reach.
College Vision for the Future
Adopted June 10, 2008
Eastern Wyoming College will be a dynamic
center for education, acting as a catalyst for
individual growth, community engagement, and
global impact.