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"Changing Lives in a Changing Los Angeles"
In an era of civic renewal, economic change, and cultural revitalization that is unprecedented in the history of Los Angeles, we--the faculty, staff, and administrators of the nine Los Angeles community colleges--dedicate ourselves to the goal of expanding access to educational opportunity across the many, diverse communities that contribute to the greater Los Angeles area.
We serve all Angelenos by providing an unparalleled array of educational offerings, including programs that prepare students for successful careers, for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, for the improvement of essential life and workplace skills, and for civic engagement and life-long learning.
To achieve this mission, we strive to create supportive instructional environments that challenge students to meet rigorous academic standards, to become active, self-directed learners, to develop critical and creative habits of mind, and to develop an abiding appreciation for other peoples and other cultures.
Access & Opportunity--We are committed to expanding educational opportunity and access to everyone who has the desire to learn, and we welcome all students, including those from communities that have been traditionally underserved.
Excellence & Innovation--In all of our services and institutional activities, we strive to create a culture of excellence and innovation, and we challenge our students to meet the highest educational standards.
Student Learning & Success--All of our institutional efforts and resources are dedicated to one central purpose--the support of our students as they work toward the achievement of their academic and professional goals.
Free Inquiry--We value the vigorous, critical and free exchange of ideas and opinions, and we work actively to create communities of mutual respect and shared concern that support and sustain open debate and constructive, democratic discourse.
The Power of Diversity--We embrace diversity as a central part of our civic and institutional identity and as a powerful element in the education and development of every individual.
Community Connection--Our colleges must be rooted in the communities they serve, and we are determined to build and maintain strong, durable, and responsive collaborations with our educational partners across Los Angeles, and with business, labor, and other organizations that contribute to the fabric of our larger community.
The Promise of Technology--Technology plays a critical role in all of our institutional operations and educational programs, and we are committed to keeping both our district systems and classrooms on the forefront of technological innovation and efficiency.
Public Accountability--We are accountable to the public for all aspects of our mission, and we owe the students we serve, the people of Los Angeles, and the State of California regular and timely assessments of all of our efforts in support of student learning and student success.
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