Mission, Vision, Values

Intro

Our Vision

Excellence in education for a better world.

  Our Mission

We ignite talent, transform lives, and enrich communities 
through teaching, learning and service.

Our Vision Statement

South Mountain Community College educates minds, transforms lives, touches hearts, and builds community.

Our Values

We are inspired and guided by our core values:

 

  • Student Centric: Students are the essence of our work; we partner with students as leaders and decision makers in their own learning.
     
  • Integrity: We foster a culture of honesty, trust and transparency.
     
  • Collaboration: We work together using system thinking in pursuit of our vision and mission.
     
  • Community: We promote connection across communities and encourage civil conversations from a wide range of perspectives.
     
  • Innovation: We advance a culture that stimulates big ideas, creativity, and exploration.
     
  • Respect: We treat each other with dignity, civility, and kindness.
     
  • Excellence: Pursuing the highest standards of teaching, learning, service and leadership.
     
  • Wellbeing: Fostering a culture that supports balanced health and personal growth