The Foundation of Our Future
The Inspire 2035 framework aligns the district’s core beliefs, aspirations, and commitments with clear strategic direction. District-wide values, vision, and mission serve as the foundation for setting priorities and goals that inform planning across colleges, services, and facilities. This structure ensures coherence and connection and comes to life through actionable goals, aligned tactics, and campus-level strategies that reflect shared purpose.
District-wide Vision
Our new vision--
Empowering students, transforming lives, and strengthening communities through education.
--reflects a bold commitment to student success and community impact. It serves as a unifying statement that underscores the district’s role as a catalyst for personal and societal transformation through high-quality, inclusive education.
District-wide Values
SOCCCD established a new set of district-wide values through the Chancellor’s Planning Commission to guide and align the district's mission with the evolving needs of its students, employees, and communities. These values reflect a collective commitment to inclusion, high standards, and continuous improvement. By articulating these principles, the district collectively commits to a culture that centers student success and empowers individuals at every level to thrive in a dynamic educational environment.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where relationships—within our institution and beyond—are built on respect, trust, and a shared commitment to student success and community impact.
We are committed to identifying and addressing systemic barriers to ensure fair access, opportunities, and outcomes for every member of our community.
We uphold the highest standards in teaching, learning, and service, empowering our community to reach their full potential.
We embrace creativity, forward-thinking solutions, and continuous improvement to meet the evolving needs of our students and community.
We cultivate a welcoming environment where every individual feels valued, respected, validated, and fully included in the life of the college.
We place students at the heart of everything we do, ensuring their needs, aspirations, and voices shape our policies, practices, and programs.
We inspire individuals to realize their potential by providing the resources, knowledge, and support needed to achieve personal, academic, and professional success.
District-wide Mission
Our updated mission reinforces our commitment by placing students at the heart of all efforts.
We place students at the heart of our mission, transforming their lives and nurturing creative thinkers that enhance the vitality of the communities we serve. Grounded in principles of equity, belonging, and innovation, we ensure equitable access and foster outcomes that promote economic and social mobility.
Together...
The vision and mission provide a clear and inspiring framework that aligns with the district's values and elevates its role in serving diverse communities. The mission gives the opportunity for the colleges to align their critical work and work altogether to serve students, in their own plans and tactics.