Who We Are

Brief Introduction

Northwest Suburban College (NWSC) is a not-for-profit undergraduate institution located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago land. NWSC currently offers certificate programs in Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician.

Programs (Certificates)

• Medical Assistant – 720 Clock Hours
• Dental Assistant – 720 Clock Hours
• Pharmacy Technician – 600 Clock Hours

Training Courses (Non-Degree; only open to enrolled students)

• HIPAA
• OSHA
• CPR

Mission & Core Values

Statement of Mission

Northwest Suburban College’s mission is to provide high-quality and affordable education, promoting individual growth and achievement, leading to scholarly pursuit and gainful employment opportunities.

Statement ofVision

Northwest Suburban College’s vision is to establish a world-class center of higher education that benefits humanity at large, with the underlying values of service, compassion, and excellence. We seek to establish a vibrant university that promotes knowledge in a multicultural, intellectually curious, and creative environment.

The College wishes to be recognized for the following:

• Providing accessible, quality, advanced education for the motivated learner/professional who seeks success in their chosen fields and communities
• Innovative use of methodologies that create new standards in outcomes and achievements of academic excellence
• Understanding of and meeting the changing needs of our students, communities, and other constituents
• Creating excellence in student and constituent services

Statement of Core Values

Northwest Suburban College is moving toward its mission by offering a wide range of programs to a diverse group of students and recruiting highly motivated, experienced, and dedicated faculty. Our success and satisfaction come from standards that we have established for all members of the College, including the promotion and emphasis of the following core values:

• Intellectual Pursuit – NWSC strives for the highest degree of intellectual pursuit in teaching, innovation, and scholarly research.
• Freedom of Expression and Inquiry – NWSC believes in the utmost level of freedom of expression and independence to explore different ideas and to chart new directions of inquiry.
• Diversity and Multiculturalism – NWSC believes that societies improve through multiculturalism and diversity of people, ideas, and cultures. It respects all faiths and beliefs and sees the beauty in their interactions. It emphasizes that the students understand and appreciate the goodness in all faiths.
• Community Service – Communities form the bedrock of societies. NWSC believes that community service must be a cornerstone of our educational philosophy.

Statement of Objectives

Northwest Suburban College pursues the following objectives to support its mission statement:

• Offer academic excellence through structured curricula, extensive guidance, and small size classes.
• Offer curricula-intensive preparation for entry-level positions in various fields and the groundwork for success in an ever-changing work world.
• Develop programs that enhance academic skills essential for employment and life-long learning.
• Provide career guidance to produce realistic goals and aid in understanding current job markets.
• Foster externships with clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities to develop the training of our students and employment opportunities for our graduates.
• Make available a variety of support services necessary to the college experience.

Statement of Institutional Learning Goals

The overall objectives of the College’s academic programs include the following:

• To encourage the achievement of marketable skills required for employment
• To facilitate the growth of knowledge, attitudes, and values, required for intellectual excellence
• To develop an appreciation of and interaction with the social experiences of various cultures

Statement of Constituency

The College serves all those who are desirous and capable of undertaking higher education. The student populations that the College is committed to serving to include the following:

• Students who recognize quality education as a means to pursue progress in their lives
• Students from all economic backgrounds, including those with fewer financial resources who may need the assistance of grants, loans, and institutional aid
• Students from various ethnic and immigrant communities

Statement of Public Service

The College is committed to public service as an integral part of its mission. Academic programs offered at the College emphasize and integrate principles of service. In addition, public service involves the application of College personnel’s professional training and competence to issues and problems of significance to our constituencies and related to the objectives of the College’s academic programs. In pursuing its stated goals and objectives, the College serves the public good by:

• Identifying and offering its services to underserved constituencies of learners;
• Providing needed skills and credentials to its students;
• Enhancing the academic areas by further developing educational content;
• Promoting the development of new techniques and strategies in education;
• Stimulating the economy through employment; and
• Direct support of programs to benefit the community in which the Collegeoperates.

Statement of Diversity

The College values diversity and it is our mission to sustain and embrace both shared experiences and differences. To this end, we treat all with respect and compassion. We strive to foster an equal and positive learning environment that reflects the diverse nature of people.

Statement of Nondiscrimination

Unlawful discrimination has no place at Northwest Suburban College and offends the College’s core values, which include a commitment to equal opportunity and inclusion. All employees, faculty members, students, and community members are expected to join with and uphold this commitment. The College does not discriminate in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression (including a transgender identity), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Retaliation is also prohibited. The College complies with state and federal laws such as Title IX, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, theAmericans with Disabilities Act, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Rights Act, and other similar laws that prohibit discrimination, all as amended.