BOT 6.0 - Mission, Vision, Core Themes, and Values :

The Edmonds College Board of Trustees supports the college’s Mission, Vision, Core Themes, and Values. As the governing body for the college, the Board of Trustees approval is required before changes can be implemented. 

DESCRIPTION

The current Mission, Vision, Core Themes, and Values are as follows:

MISSION

Teaching|Learning|Community

VISION

Transforming lives through exemplary, nationally recognized educational and career pathways.

CORE THEMES

Guided by innovation, equity, inclusion, and a global perspective, we are committed to…

• Academic Excellence

• Student Success

• Community Engagement

VALUES

The Board, employees, and students of our college value…

Collaboration and Communication

• We promote respectful collaboration, communication, and interaction among students and employees.

• We develop and maintain a safe, healthy, and professional environment that fosters creativity, innovation, learning, and personal growth.

Responsibility and Accountability

• We manage our resources with efficiency and integrity to ensure the long-term health of the college.

• We infuse sustainable and transparent practices throughout all aspects of the college’s operations and programs.

Innovation and Creativity

• We continuously seek opportunities to improve the quality of our lives, the college, our community, and the world.

• We explore, create, and evaluate in order to improve.

Diversity, Respect, and Inclusion

• We celebrate the individuality and diversity of our students and colleagues, as well as the diversity of our college, community, nation, and world.

• We require equity and mutual respect.

An in-depth review of the Mission, Vision, Core Themes, and Values will be conducted at least once every seven (7) years.

GLOSSARY TERMS
Board of Trustee(s)

RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
BOT 6.01pr Mission, Vision, Core Themes, and Values: Procedure

SOURCE INFORMATION
(was) B 1.1 Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Core Themes, Strategic Objectives, and Values

CONTENT OWNER. The primary responsibility for this policy belongs to:
Office of the President, Secretary of the Board of Trustees

PRIMARY CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR (Director/Dean)
Office of the President, Secretary of the Board of Trustees

REVIEW PERIOD
Three years. Requires President’s recommendation to the Board of Trustees.

REVIEW HISTORY
2021-Nov 10  Revised, Board Resolution 21-11-3

2017-Nov 02  Reviewed, Board Resolution 17-11-2

2017-Feb 09  Revised, Board Resolution 17-2-1

2014-Feb 18  Reviewed

2013-Nov 21  Amended, Board Resolution 13-11-2

2013-May 09  Amended, Board Resolution 13-5-1

2012-Sep 09  Amended, Board Resolution 12-9-3

2012-Aug  First Consideration of B 1.1

2010-Jun 09  Amended, Board Resolution 10-6-9

2007-Jan 11  Amended 

2001-May  Approved B 1.1 (and B 1.2)