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MISSION STATEMENT
Glendale Community College welcomes students of
all diverse backgrounds, goals, ages, abilities, and learning
styles. As an institution of higher education, we are committed
to student learning and success. Using personal
interaction, dynamic and rigorous instruction, and
innovative technologies, we foster the development of critical
thinking and lifelong learning.
We provide students with the opportunity and support
to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to meet their
educational, career, and personal goals. Our commitment is to
prepare students for their many evolving roles in
and responsibilities to our community, our state, and our
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STATEMENT OF CORE VALUES
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guide implementation of the Mission Statement
Glendale Community College is committed to:
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providing a rich and rigorous curriculum that helps
students understand and appreciate the artistic and cultural heritage of
this society, the history and development of civilization, the
scientific environment in which they live, and the challenges of their
personal lives;
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emphasizing the coherence among disciplines and promotion
of openness to the diversity of the human experience;
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helping students to develop important skills that are
critical for success in the modern workplace, such as verbal and written
communication, mathematics, the effective use of technology for work and
research, and the ability to work with others and conduct their lives
with responsibility;
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providing an extensive array of student services and
learning tools, including state of the art technology, to assist
students in all aspects of their college experience;
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creating a supportive, non-discriminatory environment
which enables students to reach their educational goals in an efficient
and timely manner.
March 4, 2008 |
