Mission, Values and Guiding Principles

Mission

As a comprehensive community college, our mission is to provide quality education and to economically enhance the communities we serve.

To accomplish the mission, the College will:

• Provide post-secondary occupational education leading to diplomas, certificates, and the Associate of Applied Science degree.
• Provide post-secondary general and transfer education leading to the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree.
• Provide basic education for the improvement of academic skills and/or leading to a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• Provide economic development programs and assistance.
• Provide lifelong community and continuing education.
• Develop partnerships with educational institutions, businesses, governmental agencies, and communities.
• Develop programs for participation in the global economy.
• Provide student development services to improve the academic success of our diverse student population.
• Provide opportunities for our students to participate in leadership development and in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Maintain a learning and working environment that is safe, clean, and comfortable.
• Provide student and employee support services to operate the College.

Guiding Principles

• Student Learning. We value the personal, intellectual, and occupational growth of our students.
• Quality. We are committed to quality instruction and services to maximize student success and employer satisfaction.
• Access. We provide access to the College by addressing student needs related to time, location, and cost.
• Diversity. We respect individual differences and strive to meet the needs in our diverse communities.
• Lifelong Learning. We promote lifelong learning for personal and professional development.
• Academic Freedom. We are dedicated to the free exchange of ideas and information which promotes our growth as an educational institution.
• Shared Governance. We believe in shared governance and encourage our employees and students to contribute to the development of the College.
• Efficiency and Effectiveness. We are committed to continuous improvement and fiscal responsibility within our educational programs and College services.
• Dedication. We value a workplace which promotes mutual respect and cooperation between the College and the employees.
• Professional Integrity. We are committed to high standards of ethics and integrity in our relationships, our professional activities, and the performance of our duties.