As you may be aware, several events were held this year to gather information
to develop new vision and mission statements for the college. Large numbers of
faculty and staff, as well as student representative, gave input. A special
session was held with about 25 members of the community, representatives from
the President's Commission on Excellence.
The information that was collected was summarized and categorized by the MCC
Strategic Planning Committee. The committee spent considerable time discussing
the common themes that emerged from these sessions and wrote the vision and
mission statements below. The statements were written to reflect our
community's collective vision for the future and our mission as a community
college.
VISION STATEMENT:
Mesa Community College will be a leader among community colleges, providing an
innovative and intellectual learning-centered environment that is responsive,
adaptable, and inclusive.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of Mesa Community College is to promote excellence in teaching and
learning, preparing individuals for active citizenship in a diverse global
society. The college is a community resource for transfer education, career
preparation, developmental education, economic development, and continuous
learning. Our ultimate purpose is to improve the quality of life in the
community we serve.
VALUES:
Learning:
Mesa Community College values learning and scholarship for our students, our employees, and the community. We value personal growth and provide access to diverse learning experiences in a supportive environment. We seek to continuously learn as an organization and to be responsive to our changing environment.
Excellence:
Mesa Community College strives for excellence in all we do. We are committed to upholding high academic standards, to provide a quality educational environment, and to maintaining quality in all aspects of our work. We comtinuously seek avenues for improvement.
Inclusiveness:
Mesa Community College values inclusiveness of people and ideas. We respect the dignity of each individual, expressed through fairness and just treatment for all. We value individual diversity and recognize the unique contributions of all individuals. We promote open communication and the free exchange of thoughts and ideas.
Community:
Mesa Community College values a sense of community - both the community we serve and the community we create within. As students, faculty, and staff, we have a civic responsibility to our community that is expressed through community involvement and volunteerism. We actively pursue collaborative partnership with the community. We value our college community and encourage the engagement of all through participation, collaboration, and communication.
Thank you to all who participated in this important process.
The MCC Strategic Planning Committee
