Mission/Vision/Philosophy/Goals
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Santa Clarita Community College
District
MISSION
College of the Canyons provides relevant academic education at the
lower division level, workforce training for businesses and lifelong
learning programs for all who seek those opportunities. College of the
Canyons will help students with diverse interests and needs meet their
educational goals and develop learning strategies required of productive
citizens in an ever-changing world.
VISION
College of the Canyons is dedicated to being a leading two-year
college, recognized locally, regionally, statewide and nationally for
technical advancement, institutional effectiveness, student support,
model academic and professional programs, excellence in teaching and
learning, fostering a broad range of community partnerships, maximizing
student access and for the sense of community that we provide to our
students and staff.
PHILOSOPHY
We believe in the following values:
Teaching & Learning
We honor and reward high performance for teaching and learning.
Respect for All People
We foster a climate characterized by civility, collegiality and acceptance.
We expect honesty, integrity, social responsibility and ethical behavior.
Partnership with Community
We create relationships providing the foundation of success for chosen
current and future partnerships with local schools, colleges and universities,
businesses, government and social agencies. These partnerships advance the
educational, artistic, civic, cultural and economic aspirations of our
surrounding community.
Excellence
We set the highest standards for ourselves and support the professional
development of faculty, staff and administrators.
Creativity and Innovation
We are an innovative and creative community. We encourage members of the
college community to be entrepreneurial, forward thinking, creative, persistent,
spontaneous, and welcome changes that will enhance the college’s ability to
fulfill its mission.
GOALS
- Teaching and Learning
College of the Canyons will provide resources in a positive environment that support excellent teaching and student learning.
- Student Support
College of the Canyons will provide student support services to facilitate student success and maximize student
opportunity.
- Cultural Diversity
College of the Canyons will promote diversity of the community, students and staff.
- Human Resources
College of the Canyons will select and develop high-quality staff.
- Institutional Advancement
College of the Canyons will generate support, resources, networks and information to enhance the College's success.
- Institutional Effectiveness
College of the Canyons will evaluate progress being made toward College goals on a continuous basis.
- Financial Stability
College of the Canyons will develop financial resources to support and enhance College programs and services.
- Technological Advancement
College of the Canyons will utilize state-of-the-art technologies to enhance programs, services, and operations.
- Physical Resources
College of the Canyons will continue to develop and maintain a high-quality physical environment.
- Innovation
College of the Canyons will dare to dream and make it happen!
- Campus Climate
College of the Canyons will enhance and support a sense of community and cooperation on campus.
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