Mission, Vision, Values

Mission

Grow. Achieve. Inspire. Contribute.

Vision

Strive for:

  • Satisfaction: Demonstrate excellence in all we do as measured by those we serve.

  • Completion: Do what it takes for students to achieve their goals.

  • Success: Prepare all constituents to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world.

Values

Agency

  • We trust the capacity of individuals to act both independently and collaboratively in carrying out their job responsibilities and to make informed decisions based on diverse perspectives and data.
  • We are courageous in our decision-making.
  • We are accountable for the decisions we make and appreciate that self-reflection is a learning opportunity.

Equity and Inclusion

  • Our shared purpose unites us, and our diversity strengthens our actions.
  • We intentionally engage many voices and seek to understand existing inequities before taking action.
  • We bring open minds and appreciation of backgrounds, expertise, talents, and experiences to every conversation.

Communication and Collaboration

  • Honesty, integrity, and clarity are the foundation of our communications.
  • We practice civil discourse: we listen more, talk less, and say what we mean.
  • We work toward common understanding.
  • We lead by example, appreciating that our actions are more powerful than our words.
  • We work in and across teams to accomplish our shared goal of student success.

Respect

  • We act in the best interests of our students.
  • We consider the perspectives, feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions of others.
  • We are kind and courteous in our interactions and engage in courageous conversations for the betterment of our students, our College, and ourselves.
  • Our expertise and contributions are valued and as such we are happy and productive.

Innovation

  • We encourage creative thinking and taking chances in the pursuit of excellence.
  • We let our curiosity propel us toward new, smarter ways of working and serving our students.
  • Our agility enables us to be responsive to each other, our students, and the competitive environment.

Strategic Plan

Our mission, vision, and values were developed through a year-long, collaborative strategic planning process led by a team of over 50 employees representing various units of the College. The strategic planning process was inclusive of both the campus and the external community.

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Strategic Planning

 

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