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GCCCD: Vision, Mission, The Way Forward

 

District Mission Statement

VISION:            Transforming lives through learning.

MISSION:         Provide outstanding learning opportunities that prepare students to meet community needs and future challenges of a complex, global society.  Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District fulfills its mission by providing

  • Outstanding undergraduate education leading to certificates, associate degrees, and transfer;

  • Excellent career and technical education programs that prepare students for workforce entry and advancement;

  • Comprehensive student development and support services that help students succeed in meeting their educational goals;

  • Engaging educational services that meet learners needs in basic skills, English language proficiency, and lifelong learning; and

  • Responsive social and economic development programs and community partnerships.

VALUE STATEMENT:  Cultivate a student-centered culture of excellence, trust, stewardship, and service. 

 

Grossmont College Mission Statement

VISION:  Grossmont College - Changing lives through education.

MISSIONGrossmont College is committed to providing an exceptional learning environment that enables diverse individuals to pursue their hopes, dreams, and full potential and to developing enlightened leaders and thoughtful citizens for the global community. 

 

Our mission is fulfilled by providing the people of East San Diego County with:

  • Transfer degrees and certificates programs

  • Career technical education and workforce development

  • Basic skills

  • Student support services that promote student access and achievement

  • Community education

VALUES:

  • Learning and Student Success – We dedicate our resources and ourselves in support of our students and their pursuits to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.

  • Creativity and Innovation – We value the capacity for ingenuity and originality on our campus and within our community. 

  • Pursuit of Excellence and Continuous Improvement – We strive for excellence in our programs and services.  We believe in the capacity for continuous improvement in the pursuit of excellence. We accept the challenges of being accountable for our efforts.

  • Integrity – We commit to acting and speaking truthfully and responsibly and hold ourselves and others accountable to this standard.

  • Power of Diversity and Inclusion – We are committed to a climate for learning that considers diverse perspectives to be a powerful component in the education of every individual, valuing and accommodating both differences and commonalities.

  • Civility – We value fair, respectful, thoughtful interactions, based on a positive approach, that promote reflection, foster deeper understanding of phenomena, and permit achievement of common goals.

  • Balance – We value a nurturing and positive approach in all we do, embracing laughter and enthusiasm, as we nurture the development of the whole individual, including the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of each individual.

 

Cuyamaca College Mission Statement

 

VISION:  Learning for the Future

 

MISSION:  The mission of Cuyamaca College is to serve a diverse community of students who seek to benefit from the college’s wide range of educational programs and services. 

 

In order to fulfill its commitment to student learning, the college provides:

  • Instructional programs that meet student needs for transfer education, career technical education, general education and basic skills courses

  • Community education programs and services

  • Programs that promote economic, civic and cultural development

To facilitate this mission, Cuyamaca College provides a comprehensive range of support services including: outreach and access initiatives, academic and learning resources, student development programs, and multicultural and co-curricular activities.

 

In support of its mission, Cuyamaca College structures its planning processes and engages the college community by pursuing the following areas of focus, which form the foundation of the 2010-2016 Strategic Plan:

  • Student Access

  • Learning and Student Success

  • Value and Support of Employees

  • Economic and Community Development

  • Fiscal and Physical Resources

VALUES Our Mission is reflected in the college’s six core values: 

  • Academic Excellence

  • Student Access and Success

  • Environmental Stewardship

  • Strong Community Relations

  • Innovation and Creativity

  • Diversity and Social Harmony

 

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

 

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