The ÉñÂíÎÒ²»¿¨¸£Àû community is committed to following a set of enduring Core Values.
These values are focused on the development of a sustainable institution and serve
to guide the institution through changing times and shape our Mission, Vision, and
Goals.
Academic Excellence and Success:
We value high quality education via a robust curriculum designed to meet the career
and transfer needs of our community. We provide effective learning experiences ranging
from in-person to online offerings. We equally value an environment of academic success
and wellness for all of our students through effectively integrated in-person and
online support services.
Learning and Growth:
We value and promote creativity, innovation, experimentation, critical thinking, and
diverse perspectives. We celebrate the strengths of both in-person and online learning
in helping our students fulfill their goals. We value learning and the pursuit of
knowledge as lifelong processes of transformational personal and professional growth.
Assessment and Improvement:
We value continuous improvement through the assessment of student learning outcomes,
program effectiveness, and our decision-making processes. We use the results of these
assessments to pursue improvements in our curriculum, programs, practices, and student
outcomes.
Access for All:
We value our role as the sole higher education institution in our area. We assist
all members of our community to gain access to higher education and to achieve success
in their chosen endeavors. We recognize a successful community includes all races,
ethnicities, religious beliefs, socioeconomic status, languages, geographical origins,
genders and/or sexual orientations who bring their personal knowledge, background,
experiences and interests for the benefit of all.
Community Support:
We value the support provided to ÉñÂíÎÒ²»¿¨¸£Àû by our community, including students,
parents, civic and educational leaders, businesses, and industries. We support our
community by hosting educational events, serving on advisory boards, and providing
educational programs leading to strong careers.
Collegiality and Professionalism:
We value working in a collaborative and inclusive manner to meet the holistic needs
of our diverse student population. We value kindness and respect in all our interactions.
We value the individuality and uniqueness of each member of our campus community.
We support, promote and demonstrate understanding, empathy, transparency, civility,
cooperation, and acceptance.
Campus and Environmental Sustainability:
We value and strive to preserve the unique environmental beauty of the ÉñÂíÎÒ²»¿¨¸£Àû
Campus and welcome all diverse populations into a safe and pleasing location. We value
our living planet by accepting responsibility and adopting practices to protect the
environment for future generations and sharing these values with others.
Participatory Decision Making:
We value participatory decision making that provides each of us the opportunity to
contribute ideas, bring forth concerns, and explore options in developing consensus.
We value the roles of our leaders and representatives, share with them our impressions
on matters of importance, and trust them to carry our input forward for discussion
and consensus building.