Mission, Vision, Values

The Seattle Community Colleges will provide excellent, accessible educational opportunities to prepare our students for a challenging future.

The Seattle Community colleges will be learning-centered...

• ... in providing high-quality and innovative education.
• ... in preparing our students for success and lifelong learning.

• We value teaching and learning
  • We promote commitment to a lifetime of learning; creation of a community of learners; imaginative, visionary, expert instruction; and use of innovative instructional technology.
• We value students
  • We promote programs, services and activities that address students' needs and interests; student success through accessibility and support services; and student development through activities both inside and outside the classroom.
• We value diversity
  • We promote respect for the abilities and interests of each individual; awareness and understanding of all people; and appreciation of the unique cultures of our campuses.
• We value partnerships
  • We promote partnerships with business, industry, labor, government, education and community organizations that expand educational and employment opportunities, increase our understanding of community educational needs and foster cooperative use of resources.