VISION

 

 

Santa Monica College:

Changing Lives

Through Excellence In Education

 

 

 

MISSION

 

 

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.

 

 

GOALS

 

 

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 and will use 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.