As a member of the North Carolina Community College System, the mission of Roanoke-Chowan Community College is to provide educational opportunities for all constituent individuals and groups commensurate with their needs, interests, and abilities, These educational oppportunities are designed to minimize barriers to post-secondary education and to enhance the quality of life for individuals and groups seeking to improve their lives and well being. The College provides comprehensive life-long learning opportunities in the following areas: basic education and literacy improvement; occupational and workforce education, training and retraining; quality academic education; services to communities which enrich the lives of citizenry; and services to individuals, businesses, and industries to support economic growth and development.