Mission, Vision, Values
(Updated and approved by Board of Trustees November 19, 2024)
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Mission Statement:
Garrett College empowers our students, regardless of circumstances, to achieve their goals through accessible, high-quality education and support. We are dedicated to developing innovative and sustainable programs that adapt to a changing world, while respecting and supporting aspirations that benefit our community and students.
Vision Statement:
Garrett College is an institution committed to student success, real-world preparedness, and community enrichment.
Values Statement:
Garrett College believes that every human being is entitled to dignity, worth, respect, and the opportunity to learn in a safe environment. Therefore, Garrett College commits to...
- Accessibility: A proactive design and implementation of environments, systems, and communications that ensure equitable participation, remove barriers, and empower all individuals to engage fully and independently, regardless of their diverse abilities, backgrounds, or circumstances.
- Excellence: A commitment to exceptional performance, continuous growth, and principled action that consistently exceeds expected standards while maintaining integrity, fostering innovation, and creating positive impact.
- Innovation: The active pursuit of knowledge and experiences beyond the classroom, fostering curiosity and personal growth, empowering individuals to discover new interests and opportunities that contribute to their academic and personal development.
- Innovation: The active pursuit of knowledge and experiences beyond the classroom, fostering curiosity and personal growth, empowering individuals to discover new interests and opportunities that contribute to their academic and personal development.
- Integrity: Honest, ethical behavior, and accountability in all actions and decisions.
- Sustainability: A comprehensive approach that supports environmental, fiscal, and societal vitality for current and future generations.
Institutional Goals:
- Goal 1: Enhance connections with the community.
- Goal 2: Offer innovative, sustainable programs that adapt to changing student and community needs to enable student success.
- Goal 3: Maximize human, technical, physical, and fiscal resources to support the College’s strategic objectives.
