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.