About ACC

Anguilla Community College (ACC) is Anguilla's first indigenous tertiary education institution.

The Birth of An Institution……….

Although there are a number of dates which are significant in the history of the ACC, one of the most important was 24 February 2009, when the Anguilla House of Assembly approved the legislation that brought the College into being. The Bill was hardly contentious, with both sides of the House agreeing that the ability to provide tertiary education opportunities on Anguilla was critical for the island’s development. A year earlier, the Community College Development Unit (CCDU) [which is the precursor to the ACC] had relocated from humble quarters at the Cannonball Complex to its new and current home of the ACC at the Roger’s building. The passing of the Act allowed for the appointment of the very first Board of Governors. (Excerpt from 2002-2009 – A History of the Anguilla Community College)

“Attending Anguilla Community College has been an enriching journey, fostering both my personal and academic growth. The supportive faculty created an environment where I felt valued and motivated to excel. The wide range of courses allowed me to explore my interests and expand my knowledge beyond expectations.

The college’s dedication to education excellence was evident in its top-notch facilities and innovative teaching methods, preparing me for any academic challenge. Moreover, hands-on learning opportunities enhanced my understanding and readiness for the future.

The sense of community at Anguilla Community College facilitated lasting friendships and networking. Through various activities, I developed invaluable interpersonal skills and a strong sense of belonging.

Overall, my experience at Anguilla Community College has been instrumental in shaping my journey. I’m thankful for the support and confident that the skills gained will serve me well in the future.”

"Kenval Richardson"

Our Vision

A premier, dynamic institution of tertiary education that serves the needs of the community through high quality, innovative, collaborative, and accessible learning opportunities.

Our Mission

A leading institution…

“In the region which promotes quality teaching and passionate learning in an ever-changing global environment”.

ACC Core Values

Inclusiveness.

Inclusiveness. We appreciate and recognise the uniqueness of each individual and are committed to fostering educational practices that meet students where they are and that support their diverse learning styles. We also respect every individual’s right toexpress themselves and be true to themselves relative to their religion, culture, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, and physical and mental ability. We do not attach labels – we serve our community with sensitivity, respect, and fairness.

Integrity.

We are honest, transparent, and, as an apolitical body, we remain committed to acting in the best interest of the communities we serve. We act consistently, fairly, and with academic honesty and we conduct ourselves, our classrooms, and our operations ethically and consistently. We recognise our biases and work to address them. We maintain confidence and commitment: we do what we say we will do.

Accountability.

We are open and transparent in our decision-making and communications. We act responsibly by meeting our commitments and obligations and by holding ourselves to the highest professional and operational standards as we seek to provide superior learning experiences and services. We are committed to following a results-based management approach to improving student outcomes, maintaining stakeholder satisfaction, and our delivery of services, processes, and programmes through
consistent and iterative monitoring and evaluation. We also maintain public trust through responsible stewardship and fiscal transparency.

Innovation

We are proactive in developing and implementing new, meaningful, innovative programmes and services to meet our community’s needs. We recognise the value of creating and facilitating applied, experiential learning opportunities, and we are intentional in our use of existing and emerging technologies, recognising that we must continue to be creative in how we teach and how our students learn to remain relevant in an interconnected and ever-changing global society.

Excellence.

We hold high expectations for ourselves and our students, celebrating accomplishments and helping our communities to improve and succeed. We value feedback from those we serve to improve our services, policies, programmes, and offerings. We push boundaries, take managed risks, and learn from and apply best practices.

Collaboration.

We foster collaborative, engaging, and mutually beneficial connections and partnerships both within the Anguilla Community College and the wider community.