Mission

Relevance:

• We are informed, flexible and responsive to changing needs and demands of our students, our communities and our institution.
• We understand the value of higher education and how our programs and services are vital to the long-term growth and success of our students and communities.
• Our programs rigorously prepare students to engage in life beyond their education.
• Our efforts take into account the recommendations from the higher education task force and Governor’s Workforce Development task force.

Engagement:

• We are an integral part of the communities we serve.
• We are committed to long-term, reciprocal partnerships built on clearly articulated goals, shared outcomes, risks and rewards.
• We engage our students, communities and colleagues by creating supportive and collaborative educational experiences.
• We recognize that active, meaningful engagement relies on open communication, trust and action.
• We are expert resources in student-focused program design and delivery, student services, budgetary management and community outreach.
• We are consistent in our approach, efforts and follow-through.

Innovation:

• We find innovative solutions to complex problems in all aspects of our work.
• We embrace a creative, dynamic and adaptive approach to higher education.
• We are constantly working to make our programs more efficient, flexible and connected.

Awesome:

We only do awesome things.