Our Organizational Philosophy supports the College's Vision, Mission, and Core Values by defining shared beliefs and behaviors that shape and sustain our culture. This statement of philosophy offers guidance on how we should interact with each other and those we serve. It is based upon a holistic perspective and provides a foundation for the development of College policies, procedures, and standards.

We recognize the importance of the various components of the College and value the contribution each area makes in shaping the organization as a whole. Similarly, we realize that the College is a part of a broader community and as a result, understand how our collective actions affect the well being of the community we serve.

Respect
We value one another's contributions and strive to cultivate a respectful, inclusive environment. We encourage multiple views and ideas within our campus community, recognizing the importance of varying perspectives for institutional success and renewal.

Integrity
We act with integrity, striving to be open and honest in our interactions, exercising fair judgments, and honoring our commitments. We demonstrate that we are responsible stewards of the resources and trust granted to us by the community we serve.

Communication
We recognize the important role that communications play in fostering understanding and credibility both within our organization and externally with our constituencies. We aim for accuracy, clarity, insight, and courtesy in all forms of communications.

Diversity
We value diversity, respect individual differences, and strive to cultivate an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming environment. We work to increase awareness and understanding of different cultural contexts among staff, students and community, and seek to develop curriculum and support services through a multicultural lens.

Service
We believe that as individuals we contribute to the success of the College and through our daily actions, we affect the overall quality of experiences and perceptions of the College.

We support professional standards for service to students and clients while reinforcing these standards through training programs and performance measures.

Empowerment
We broadly share with each other our College's Mission, Core Values, Organizational Philosophy, and strategic goals so that we have a clear sense of institutional priorities, roles, responsibilities and timelines.

We support innovation and flexibility as essential ingredients for institutional renewal, and we foster a climate of achievement by creating opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Approved by the Board of Trustees
December 20, 2005