Department of Chemistry

Mission Statement

The Department of Chemistry of the Community College of Philadelphia is an academic unit whose offerings span introductory level through sophomore/junior level courses. This spectrum is designed to accommodate all who may benefit by providing a coherent basis for scientific literacy as well as the depth of knowledge and competencies required for the allied health field, for numerous AS and AAS degree programs at the College, for transfer to science-related majors at four-year institutions and/or for direct employment. The faculty are professional, caring, experienced educators who seek to challenge each student to realize their potential, to better understand, evaluate and make analytical decisions regarding the world around them and to be prepared to pursue additional studies.

Department Vision

The vision of the Department of Chemistry of the Community College of Philadelphia includes increasing the diversity of it students and enhancing their success in courses and beyond graduation, continually evaluating and modifying its course offerings in response to student, industry and employer needs, increasing the use of technology in both the classroom and the laboratory, and encouraging its faculty members to stay current with advances in their discipline and to actively participate in the professional life of the College.

Goals

To be active in K-12 outreach

To enhance diversity and success in our courses

To ensure student success after graduation

To offer courses that satisfy the needs of students, employers and industry

To ensure appropriate technology use in the classroom and laboratory

To support and encourage a professionally active faculty