HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A series of community forums in conjunction with the ongoing accreditation process through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for Hutchinson Community College is coming up.

The purpose of the forums is to solicit feedback on the college’s mission statement, vision statement and values. The forums are open to the public, especially the college’s stakeholders, business, industry and educational partners. College President Dr. Carter File will lead the discussion.

All three forums are scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The first will be on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the McPherson Center, 2208 E. Kansas Ave.

The second is Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Newton Center, 203 E. Broadway St.

The final one will be on Tuesday, Feb 19, at the Parker Student Union Alumni Room on the HutchCC campus.

Those unable to attend one of the above forums can request a copy of the college’s mission, vision and values by emailing mvvfeedback@hutchcc.edu or calling the president’s office at 620-665-3505.

For more information on Hutchinson Community College, visit www.hutchcc.edu.