Tidewater Community College provides collegiate education and training to adults of all ages and backgrounds, helping them achieve their individual goals and contribute as citizens and workers to the vitality of an increasingly global community. The college is committed to...

• Open access to high-quality, affordable education to prepare students for transfer to a four-year baccalaureate institution, as well as for entry or advancement in the workforce.
• Cultural diversity as a critically important strength for students to meet the changing needs of a pluralistic, democratic society.
• Lifelong learning to heighten the awareness of students to multiple paths for achievement while helping them pursue the choices most conducive to their individual needs.
• Partnerships and proactive responsiveness to develop cutting-edge programs that meet the changing needs of students and industry, while contributing to the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region, the Commonwealth, the nation, and the international community.
• A comprehensive range of programs and services recognized for excellence by leaders of business, industry, and government, and by educators in K-12 education and four-year colleges and universities.

The Office of Student Outcomes Assessment (SOA) provides college-wide leadership in student assessment, program review, and the collection, analysis, and reporting of educational data. These informational services enhance the college's culture of evidence and assist administrators and faculty in data-driven decision making at all levels of the college. SOA is responsible for overseeing...

• SACS-compliant program review process, named "Strategic Outcomes Assessment Review and Report" (SOARR), which includes the design and monitoring of the process and forms, producing a myriad of information resources such as this website, and offering consultative services that address meaningful, manageable, and on-going assessment of programmatic and student learning outcomes for continuous program improvement.
• VCCS Core Competencies, which includes serving on various System Office planning groups, coordinating activities with TCC personnel to ensure compliance with testing policies and procedures, and disseminating reports to assist administrators and faculty with continuous improvement planning.