Our Values

Accessibility - We remove barriers to learning formed by time, geography, education, culture, experience or beliefs to provide a full range of quality educational opportunities for all who can benefit.

Service - We view the world from the perspective of those we serve-anticipating needs and striving to exceed expectations while demonstrating a caring, knowledgeable, consistent connection with each individual every time they meet us.

Value - We focus every resource directly on the search for learning, creating tangible benefits in everything we do.

Quality - We constantly redefine what it means to be "the best," seeking to improve in every area and exceed the expectations of those we serve.

Innovation - We are actively engaged on the frontiers of education, continuously improving the learning environment for our students and communities.

Our Commitments

To put these values into action we commit to:

• Provide quality educational programs and services which are academically, geographically, financially, technologically and physically accessible to meet the educational and training needs of a diverse, multicultural population and the organizations within our community.
• Maintain institutional policies, programs, practices and efforts, which provide an emphasis on a learning-centered college for students and the community.
• Develop the intellectual, physical, social, cultural and career potential of the individual.
• Promote diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment; staff development; and cultural enrichment activities.
• Contribute to the economic, workforce, social, recreational and cultural quality of life of the community.
• Cooperate with other local, state and national organizations and provide leadership that will enhance educational services and avoid duplication of services.

Our Programs and Services

To fulfill these commitments, we will provide these dynamic programs and services:

Transfer Programs: Associate degree-level education consisting of communications, social and behavioral sciences, physical and life sciences, mathematics, humanities and fine arts, engineering, and pre-professional fields designed to prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate degree granting institutions.

Occupational Programs: Business, healthcare, technical and professional education consisting of associate degrees, certificates, courses, workshops and seminars designed for career, entry-level employment, transitioning, retraining and/or upgrading of skills to meet current and emerging employment needs and trends.

Developmental Education: Courses and programs designed to assist academically underprepared students to be successful in the next level of education, including: reading, mathematics, writing, personal development, literacy, Adult Secondary Education (ASE), Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL).

Workforce Development: Credit and noncredit programs and services designed to meet the workforce development needs of both organizations and individuals, including: customized training, continuing and professional education, transitioning, and technical assistance.

Community Education: Noncredit activities designed to meet the lifelong educational needs and interests of individuals in the areas of cultural, social, recreational, and personal development.

Student Services: Services designed to meet the needs of a diverse student population which include: counseling and advising, recruitment and retention, admissions, registration, assessment, financial aid, career services, co-curricular activities, intercollegiate athletics, and assistance for those students with physical and learning disabilities.

To deliver the programs and services, the college will provide:

Instructional Support: Services designed to facilitate and provide support to the instructional process, including alternative delivery systems (such as telecourses, online courses, two-way interactive television courses, cable television, wireless communications); the use of computer technology; the library; the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology; media and learning laboratories.

Administrative Support: Organizational support that provides services for staff selection and development, financial services, facilities, operational management, technology advancements and training, research, planning, marketing and public relations.

Community Support: Assistance to communities, organizations, and businesses may be provided by the college to meet local needs. These combined efforts may include programming in the community, workforce development, and partnership activities which will improve the quality of life.