Mission
Mendocino College provides opportunities to our students and our communities by offering academic programs, transfer preparation, career and technical education, lifelong learning and student support programs that are dedicated to the achievement of Student Learning Outcomes.

Vision
Mendocino College is a major contributor to the vitality of our communities by inspiring student learning and motivating personal development. We provide excellent, innovative educational and support programs that are accessible to all and result in student success.

Core Values
Student Success: We are committed to helping students achieve their educational goals.

Collaboration: We participate in our communities to become informed about and engaged in local and global issues. We work and communicate collegially, both on campus and in our communities.

Respect: We recognize the worth of individuals by encouraging active participation, open exchange of ideas and collaborative decision making.

Integrity: We maintain public trust by being honest, fair and equitable and by honoring our commitments to our students, staff and communities.

Diversity: We respect the dignity of each individual; we value the creativity and insight that emerge from individual differences; and we recognize the importance of diversity in achieving our goals.

Responsiveness: We respond to requests and concerns in a timely and helpful manner. We listen to our students and our communities and institute changes based on identified needs.

Continuous Improvement: We work to integrate the best practices in education and to ensure progress toward achieving our goals by operating in a culture of evidence.

Sustainability: We embrace sustainable practices and recognize our responsibility as global citizens.