Values
In fulfilling our mission, the College is guided by the following values:
Learning
- promoting outstanding teaching and learning practices
- supporting life-long learning
- emphasizing general education in its curricula
- encouraging scholarly activity and professional development
- advocating free exchange of ideas and beliefs
- providing educational access.
Excellence
- encouraging initiative and innovation
- rewarding exemplary achievement
- expecting personal responsibility
- evaluating and improving effectiveness
- implementing successful support services
Positive Community Relationships
- anticipating and responding to education and training needs
- planning educational programs through community relationships
- collaborating with organizations and other educational institutions
- providing resources for the intellectual growth and enrichment of the community
- encouraging active involvement in public service
Campus Culture
- maintaining a welcoming environment
- nurturing inclusion and respect
- maintaining a governance structure that ensures shared decision-making
- promoting effective organizational communication at all levels
- using technology to enhance instruction, improve efficiency, and increase educational opportunity
- nurturing the development and practice of leadership
- modeling integrity and ethical decision-making
- providing an attractive, accessible, and functional environment for learning and working