Mission & Strategic Plan

Vision

As an institution of higher education, CGCC innovates and excels, champions equity and inclusion, and nurtures belonging among our students, employees, and the community.

Mission

CGCC prioritizes equitable access to education, empowers all students through learning, and drives inclusive prosperity throughout our community.

Priorities

CGCC prioritizes educational equity by:

Objectives:

  • The College will meet or exceed the average statewide service levels
  • The College serves diverse communities in the region by removing barriers and extending educational opportunities

Objectives:

  • Transfer, Workforce, and Adult Basic Education students will progress toward their educational objectives
  • Students will complete their educational goals
  • Students will demonstrate proficiency in institutional learning outcomes

Objectives:

  • Students and staff will experience a diverse college community where everyone belongs
  • The College will actively engage in mutually beneficial industry and community partnerships that promote economic growth, inclusive prosperity, and a thriving community

Guiding Principles

CGCC commits to:

  • Open Communication: Engaging in honest communication
  • Respect: Celebrating diversity of lived experience based in empathy and understanding
  • Integrity: Committing to continuous  ethical conduct and accountability
  • Collaboration: Cooperating to solve shared challenges while leveraging the richness of diverse experiences and perspectives
  • Equity and Inclusion: Ensuring access to resources, providing people what they need to achieve their goals, and creating an inclusive learning environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds