Mission, Vision, Values
Vision Statement
Skyline College strives to inspire a global and diverse community of learners to achieve intellectual, cultural, social, economic and personal fulfillment.
Mission Statement
Skyline College is a comprehensive, open access community college that provides student-centered education leading to transfer, career advancement, basic skills development, and personal enrichment.
The College is committed to preparing students to be culturally sensitive members of the community, critical thinkers, proficient users of technology, effective communicators, socially responsible lifelong learners and informed participants of a democracy in an increasingly global society.
Skyline offers innovative instruction and student support to a rich tapestry of diverse learners through the hallmarks of the college: academic excellence, responsive student services, advanced technology, community and industry partnerships, and workforce and economic development.
Vision and Mission statements approved by the Skyline College Council on February 28, 2007 and the Mission statement approved by the Board of Trustees on April 11, 2007.
Values Statement
Education is the foundation of our civilized democratic society. Thus:
Campus Climate
We value a campus-wide climate that reflects a ‘students first philosophy' with mutual respect between all constituencies and appreciation for diversity. Both instruction and student services are dedicated to providing every student with an avenue to success.
Open Access
We are committed to the availability of quality educational programs and services for every member of our community regardless of level of preparation, socio-economic status, cultural, religious or ethnic background, or disability. We are committed to providing students with open access to programs and services that enable them to advance steadily toward their goals.
Academic Excellence
We value excellence in all aspects of our mission as a comprehensive community college offering preparation for transfer to a baccalaureate institution, workforce and economic development through vocational programs and certificates, Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, and lifelong learning. We are committed to academic rigor and quality with relevant, recent, and evolving curriculum and well-equipped programs that include new and emerging areas of study. We are dedicated to providing education in a climate that values innovation and freedom of intellectual exploration, discovery, thought, and exchange of ideas for all.
Community Connection
We value a deep engagement with the community we serve and our role as an academic and cultural center for business, industry, labor, non-profits, government and the arts.
Shared Governance
We value just, fair, inclusive, and well-understood governance processes based upon open and honest communication.
College Goals
- Develop the scope, quality, accessibility and accountability of instructional and student service offerings, programs, and services.
- Enhance institutional effectiveness in the planning and decision-making processes through cooperative leadership, effective communication, and shared governance.
- Fulfill the college's role as a leading academic and cultural center for the community through partnerships with business, the community, and non-profit organizations.
- Provide adequate human, physical, technological and financial resources to successfully implement educational programs and student services in order to improve student learning outcomes.
- Offer faculty and staff opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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