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Our Vision

51¸£ÀûÉç strives to build a socially conscious community where knowledge and respect empower individuals to transform our world.

Our Mission

As a public community college dedicated to the success of each student . . .

51¸£ÀûÉç welcomes all students. The College provides a diverse learning environment and opportunities for students to enrich their lives, advance their careers, complete certificates, earn associate degrees, and transfer to four-year institutions. 

The College is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, respectful, participatory, and supportive community dedicated to the success of every student.

Our Core Principles
51¸£ÀûÉç’s core principles guide all aspects of instruction, organization, and innovation:

•   Student-centered policies, practices, and programs
•   Participatory governance
•   A psychologically and physically supportive environment
•   Free exchange of ideas across a diversity of learners
•   The pursuit of excellence in all college endeavors.

 

Our Charter

51¸£ÀûÉç’s mission and core principles honor our commitment to the spirit and intent of the foundational framework of the California Community Colleges, as described in California Education Code §66010.4:

• Primary Mission: Academic and vocational instruction at the lower division level; advancement of California’s economic growth and global competitiveness through education, training, and services.
  
  
• Essential and Important Functions: Remedial instruction, ESL, adult noncredit instruction (in areas defined as being in the state’s interest), and student support services.
  
  
• Authorized Function: Community services courses.