Our Core Values

Principles & Values We Rely On

LEARNING
We are committed to providing quality learning opportunities that enable individual and community achievement and that are affordable and accessible for all members of our community.

INTEGRITY
We believe trust is an essential element in a safe and effective learning environment, so we promote and foster openness, honesty, respect, and fairness.

DIVERSITY
We recognize and celebrate diversity, so we value and support considerate meaningful communication and inclusiveness in the collaborative decision-making process.

COOPERATION
We value collaboration and teamwork, so we foster caring, professional relationships among students, faculty, staff and community in an effort to expand partnerships.

EXCELLENCE
We value continuous improvement, so we encourage innovation, creative problem-solving, and responsible risk-taking as we act courageously, deliberately, and systematically to enhance and enrich our learning environment.

ACCOUNTABILITY
We value students, faculty and staff, so we recognize their contributions, encourage their professional development, and regularly evaluate performance to improve learning outcomes, programs, processes, and services.