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.
(Approved by the Board of Trustees, January, 2008)
Values
We honor our shared values by holding ourselves and each other accountable for:
A Dedication to Public Service and Higher Education
To demonstrate our values we…
- Commit ourselves to student learning and success
- Embrace the wide-ranging mission of the community college
- Meet or exceed professional standards of practice and ethics
- Champion the principles of academic freedom and intellectual honesty
- Foster innovation, creativity, and flexibility in our efforts to offer exemplary education and service
- Regularly evaluate our practice and make changes to better support those who are underserved
A Commitment to Life-long Learning
To demonstrate our values we…
- Assess our work rigorously and reflectively to improve our knowledge
- Improve our practices and behaviors as we learn better ways of working
- Take thoughtful risks to acquire new perspectives and skills
- Create a learning environment in which each learner is welcomed, encouraged and supported
The Practice of Civil and Constructive Discourse and Respect for Diversity
To demonstrate our values we…
- Exemplify civility as a hallmark of our institution
- Appreciate and listen to one another with respect for our differences
- Acknowledge that our own cultural conditioning influences our perceptions of other people
- Are open-minded problem solvers who manage conflicts proactively and effectively
A Quest for Community and Environmental Health
To demonstrate our values we…
- Contribute to the wellbeing and sustainability of our community
- Serve as stewards of our environment
- Study and model choices and practices that enhance environmental health, economic vitality, and social justice
The Thoughtful Use of Our Finite Resources, including Ourselves
To demonstrate our values we…
- Empower employees to assert leadership and engage in institutional decision making
- Develop, prioritize and communicate our goals collaboratively
- Identify, share, and make the most effective use of our resources
- Work together to accomplish our tasks and achieve the college mission
- Strive for a balanced work environment in which we are efficient and competent, but also kind and friendly
(Approved by Board of Trustees, June 2008)
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