Mendocino-Lake Community College District Policy 012
MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES
(revised July 11, 2007)
Our Mission
Mendocino College provides education to our students and our communities by offering academic programs, transfer preparation, vocational training, lifelong learning opportunities and student support programs that are dedicated to the achievement of student learning outcomes.
Our Vision
The vision of Mendocino College is to be a major contributor to the vitality of our communities by inspiring student learning and motivating personal development. We strive to deliver excellent, innovative educational and support programs that are accessible to all and focus on student success.
Our Core Values
Student Success: We are committed to helping students achieve their educational goals.
Collaboration: We participate in our communities to become informed about and engaged in local and global issues. We work collegially, both on campus and in our communities.
Respect: We recognize the worth of individuals by encouraging active participation, open exchange of ideas and collaborative decision making.
Integrity: We maintain public trust by being honest, fair and equitable and by honoring our commitments to our students, staff and communities.
Diversity: We respect the dignity of each individual; we value the creativity and insight that emerge from individual differences; and we recognize the importance of diversity in achieving our goals.
Responsiveness: We respond to requests and concerns in a timely and helpful manner. We listen to our students and our communities and institute changes based on identified needs.
Continuous Improvement: We work to integrate the best practices in education and evaluate our progress toward achieving our goals.
Our Strategic Goals
In order to fulfill our mission and realize our vision, Mendocino College faculty and staff will concentrate on the following five long-term goals:
- Become a learner-centered institution by focusing on student success
- Improve student access to college programs and services
- Enhance the student learning experience by providing educational, cultural and social opportunities beyond the classroom
- Maximize the procurement and efficient use of financial, human and physical resources
- Build new and stronger relationships with businesses, educators, agencies and other constituents of our communities
Strategic Directions
1. Retention
Increase student retention through, for example, professional development, classroom-based techniques and the enhancement of customer service skills.
2. Student Learning Outcomes
Integrate Student Learning Outcomes into all institutional processes by promoting and enhancing the development, assessment and use of Student Learning Outcomes.
3. Communication
Improve the sharing of information within and among faculty, students, staff, trustees, managers and other community members (for example by the timely posting of planning bodies’ minutes in an accessible area; by translating student materials into multiple languages; and through regular reporting to constituent groups by their respective representatives).
Created: March 18, 2002 @ 12:00 AM
Last Modified: February 29, 2008 @ 04:03 PM
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