Mission and Vision Statements

Vision Statement

To transform lives and enrich communities through excellence in education, innovation, and opportunities.

Mission Statement

Coast Community College District, comprised of Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College, serves the diverse educational needs of its communities, both locally and globally. We promote academic excellence and student success, empowering students to achieve their educational goals by providing accessible, high quality, equitable, innovative, and flexible programs and services leading to associate degrees, transfer, workforce preparation and development, certificates, careers, and adult education/noncredit. We seek to transform students into lifelong learners and engaged community members.

Values

Learning:

• Student-centered and outcome-based for student success.

Continuous Improvement:

• Continuous evaluation of educational services, student services, and processes to improve quality and meet student needs.

People:

• Respect for individuals, and commitment to invest in their educational and professional development.

Agility:

• Flexible, responsive, and courageous when needs require change in practices and conditions.

Integrity:

• Organizational commitment demonstrated by ethical and transparent practices and conduct.

Collaboration:

• Shared responsibility and teamwork across disciplines, departments, divisions, colleges, and district.

Engagement:

• Broad-based involvement of internal and external stakeholders to encourage decision making.

Diversity:

• Appreciation of and respect for the value of diverse experiences and perspectives of individuals.

Equity:

• Fair and inclusive treatment for everyone in our community.