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MISSION
We serve and enrich all our communities by providing quality education and training for
all who seek to improve their lives through learning.
VISION
AT OLYMPIC COLLEGE WE ENVISION LEARNING AS A
LIFE-ENHANCING JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY WHERE…
Our students are life-long learners in a global society.
To realize our vision, we will focus on student learning and success,
promoting learning through accessible education, personalized service,
adaptive and innovative teaching, and an ongoing commitment to academic
excellence.
Our employees are empowered to achieve the College mission.
To realize our vision, we will appreciate and value our employees, providing
opportunities to enhance professional skills, encouraging learning and
advancement, and prioritizing and sharing institutional resources.
Our community recognizes the College as its cornerstone of learning.
To realize our vision, we will develop strong community partnerships and
fulfill our role as a cultural center, enriching those we serve by creating
relevant educational options and bringing a diverse array of activities to the
region.
VALUES
WE HONOR OUR SHARED VALUES BY HOLDING OURSELVES AND EACH
OTHER ACCOUNTABLE FOR…
A Dedication to Public Service and Higher Education
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Commit ourselves to student learning and success
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Embrace the wide-ranging mission of the community college
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Meet or exceed professional standards of practice and ethics
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Champion the principles of academic freedom and intellectual honesty
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Foster innovation, creativity, and flexibility in our efforts to offer exemplary
education and service
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Regularly evaluate our practice and make changes to better support those who
are underserved
A Commitment to Life-long Learning
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Assess our work rigorously and reflectively to improve our knowledge
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Improve our practices and behaviors as we learn better ways of working
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Take thoughtful risks to acquire new perspectives and skills
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Create a learning environment in which each learner is welcomed, encouraged
and supported
