As the 10th and newest member of the Maricopa Community College District, Estrella Mountain is grounded in a tradition of educational excellence. Estrella Mountain accesses a wealth of experience and resources through its association with the larger District, which currently is the second largest community college district in the nation.
Contributing to the District mission, Estrella Mountain Community College is committed to upholding the District's quality tradition while continually developing new and relevant paths of success for all in the Estrella Mountain family.
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MISSION____________________________________
Estrella Mountain Community College provides opportunities for our students to achieve success in educational and personal goals.
We are an institution of higher education serving the West Valley communities through:
General Education
Transfer Education
Developmental Education
Workforce Development
Community Education
Student Support Services
GOALS____________________________________
General Education
To provide the knowledge and abilities that enable students to achieve academic and personal goals.
Transfer Education
To provide quality transfer courses and programs that enable students to achieve success at four-year institutions.
Developmental Education
To provide quality developmental courses and programs that prepare students for educational and personal success.
Workforce Development
To provide specialized quality training, courses and services that meet the needs of businesses and individuals.
Student Support Services
To provide quality services and resources that meet the needs of students and support learning.
Community Education
To provide a wide variety of opportunities that meet the needs of life-long learners.
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CORE VALUES____________________________________
Our Core Values represent important elements of life at Estrella Mountain. They serve as enduring guides for all employees in meeting the needs of many communities.
Collaboration and Teamwork
Work together toward common goals
Promote ongoing exchange of ideas
Diversity
Recognize that perspectives are shaped by backgrounds and experiences
Promote positive attitudes toward each other
Integrity
Commit to the highest principles of academic and professional standards
Creative and Continuous Learning
Commit to success of students and employees
Encourage innovation
Promote a caring and supportive environment
Respect and Fairness
Treat each other with respect
Act fairly and honestly with all
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VISION____________________________________
"We will meet your needs and expand your aspirations through creative learning experiences.
Our environment emphasizes caring, teamwork, and flexibility.
In partnership with us, you will gain knowledge, abilities, and values essential to success in a highly complex and technological world.
We are committed to building better communities...one life at a time."