Mission

College of the Canyons delivers an accessible, holistic education for students to earn a baccalaureate degree, associate degrees, certificates, and credentials, to prepare for transfer, and to attain workforce skills. The College champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and global responsibility, while providing clear pathways in an engaging, supportive environment where all students can successfully achieve their educational goals.

Vision Statement

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 and Learning – We honor and reward high performance in 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, intellectual, 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 college. 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.
  
  

Strategic Priorities

Inclusive Excellence

• Academic Achievement – Provide the optimal conditions and necessary support for students to equitably attain their identified educational goals.
• Institutional Health + Culture – Create an inclusive, safe, and empowering campus community where students and employees feel valued, respected, and supported.
• Community Partnerships + Engagement – Build deep connections with community organizations and employers to open doors to education, career advancement, and transfer opportunities.
• Stewardship, Sustainability, Resilience – Ensure responsible stewardship, sustainability, and resilience of human, physical, technological, and fiscal resources while promoting flexible operations and environmental health.