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 Santa
Monica College strives to create a learning environment that
both challenges our students and supports them in achieving
their educational goals. We prepare our students to contribute
to the global community as they develop an understanding
of their personal relationship to the world’s social,
cultural, political, economic, technological, and natural
environments.
To fulfill this mission, the College
provides open and affordable access to excellent
associate degree and occupational certificate
programs. These programs prepare students
for successful careers, develop college-level
skills, enable transfer to universities,
and foster a personal commitment to lifelong
learning.
Santa Monica College serves, represents, and embraces the community’s
racial and cultural diversity. We promote the exchange of ideas
in an open, caring community of learners and recognize the
critical importance of each individual to the achievement of
our vision.
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Student
Success:
The College’s learning environment will challenge, motivate,
and support students. The College will use data on student
outcomes to enhance educational programs and services.
Academic Excellence:
The College will uphold its tradition of academic excellence
and innovation centered on a strong core of classified staff,
faculty, and administrators. All are dedicated to the lifelong
development of individual skills and competencies.
Community of Mutual Respect:
The College will be exemplary as a diverse community of mutual
respect—a community characterized by respect for the
individual, free exchange of ideas, broad collaboration, and
participation in college governance.
Effective Use of Technology:
The College will promote access to technology to achieve its goals.
Community Partnerships:
The College will develop public/private partnerships to meet
the educational needs of our community, ensure financial viability,
and promote employment of our students and alumni.
Supportive Physical Environment:
The College will acquire, plan, develop, and maintain facilities
and equipment to provide the best possible educational environment
and promote the use of sustainable resources. |
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