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; and
- providing educational access.
Excellence
- encouraging initiative and innovation,
- rewarding exemplary achievement,
- expecting personal responsibility,
- evaluating and improving effectiveness, and
- 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, and
- encouraging active involvement in community 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; and
- providing an attractive, accessible, and functional environment for learning and working.