Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

Harford Community College is a dynamic, open-access institution that provides high quality educational experiences for the community. The College promotes lifelong learning, workforce development, and social and cultural enrichment.
 

Vision

We aspire to make our great college even better.

Values

We at Harford Community College are accountable to our students, the community, and each other, and hold the following values to be fundamental:

• Lifelong Learning
  We value lifelong learning as the foundation for a better life. We prepare our students to contribute to their community and the world as knowledgeable, creative problem solvers and critical thinkers. We believe that learning should be engaging, stimulating, and enjoyable.
   

• Integrity
  We believe that honesty, sincerity, fairness, respect, and trust are the foundation of everything we do.
   

• Excellence
  We are creative, flexible, innovative, and passionate in our work and provide leadership in the community. Our highly qualified faculty and staff, and our exceptional programs and services reflect our commitment to excellence.
   

• Diversity
  We respect individual points of view, embrace differences, respect intellectual freedom, and promote critical discourse. We are open and inclusive in our attitudes, enrollment policies, and hiring practices.
   

• Communication and Collaboration
  We are committed to teamwork, open and effective communication, and building internal and external partnerships.
   

• Service
  We believe in helping others, and we provide a safe and supportive environment. We are accessible and responsive to our students, our community, and each other.