-is a gathering place where Hawai'i's cultural diversity is celebrated, championed and reflected in the students, faculty, staff, administration and curriculum.
-is a nurturing workplace of choice for strong and caring faculty, staff, and administrators committed to a shared vision and set of values.
-strives to be the first choice for education and training for Hawai'i's people.
-provides open access, and promotes students' progress, learning and success with low tuition and high quality instructional programs, student development and support services, and selective areas of excellence and emphasis.