San Diego Mesa College

Vision, Mission, Values

Vision

What we strive to be

San Diego Mesa College shall be a key force in our community to educate our students to shape the future.

Mission

Why we exist

To inspire and enable student success in an environment that is strengthened by diversity, is responsive to our communities, and fosters scholarship, leadership and responsibility.

Values

What we believe in

  • Access
  • Accountability
  • Diversity
  • Equity
  • Excellence
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Scholarship
  • Sustainability

 

Performance Indicators

How we assess effectiveness

Equity/Access, Engagement/Retention, Persistence, Success, Institutional Effectiveness

Goals
  1. To deliver and support exemplary teaching and learning in the areas of transfer education, associate degrees, career and technical education, certificates, and basic skills.
  2. To provide a learning environment that maximizes student access and success, and employee well-being.
  3. To respond to and meet community needs for economic and workforce development.
  4. To cultivate an environment that embraces and is enhanced by diversity.