We adhere to the philosophy that education thrives in a community bound by moral and ethical values and devotion to lifelong learning. We accept the responsibility to respond to the needs of the people in our communities who desire to fulfill their potential in life. Therefore, we operate on the basis of openness and trust, to nurture an environment where all can be heard.
We commit
to living according to the following basic values which are vital to
maintaining the integrity and vitality of our community of learners.
Value
Education
We value lifelong learning opportunities that respond to the needs of
our communities and are accessible, affordable and of the highest quality.
Value Students
We value students as the primary reason we exist. We respect their diverse
life experiences, value their achievements, and appreciate their contributions
to our learning community.
Value
Employees
We value all our residential faculty, adjunct faculty, administration,
professional support staff, and crafts, and maintenance and operations
personnel, respect their diverse life experiences, appreciate their
contributions to our learning community, and encourage their individual
professional development.
Value
Excellence
We invite innovation, support creative problem-solving, and encourage
risk-taking. We value teamwork, cooperation, and collaboration as a
part of our continuous improvement efforts.
Value
Diversity
We celebrate the diversity of our communities and pledge to promote
and recognize the strengths as reflected in our employees and students.
We believe no one is more important than another, each is important
in a unique way, and we depend on each other to accomplish our mission.
Value
Honesty and Integrity
We believe academic and personal honesty and integrity are essential
elements in our learning environment. Employees and students must speak
and act truthfully.
Value
Freedom
To foster our learning environment, we respect individual rights and
the privacy of our employees and students, and encourage dialogue and
the free exchange of views.
Value
Fairness
We advocate fairness and just treatment for all students and employees.
Value
Responsibility
We believe employees are accountable for their personal and professional
actions as they carry out their assignments. We are all responsible
for making our learning experiences significant and meaningful. We are
accountable to our communities for the efficient and effective use of
resources.
Value
Public Trust
We honor the trust placed in us by the community to prepare our students
for their role as productive world citizens.
Adopted 1997 by the Maricopa Community College District Governing Board.
