Vision, Mission and Goals

VISION STATEMENT

Irvine Valley College is an institution of higher learning that seeks to deliver innovative instruction and student services programs, provide opportunities for student success and enter into dynamic community partnerships. The college maintains high educational standards as measured by student learning outcomes including skills and knowledge gained.

MISSION STATEMENT

Irvine Valley College is committed to serving members of the community who seek to transfer, obtain degrees and certificates, acquire career and basic skills, and pursue lifelong learning. The college also provides student support services, opportunities for cultural experiences, and activities promoting partnerships with the community.

The college is dedicated to successful and measurable student learning through the commitment of exemplary faculty and staff who offer a variety of traditional and innovative teaching methods, and provide access to state of the art technologies and facilities.

The college is guided by a strategic plan based on data regarding changing student needs, evolving community diversity, and a rapidly changing economy.

COLLEGEWIDE GOALS

1. To meet the current and future learning needs of our diverse community.
2. To foster a college environment that is dedicated to attracting and supporting excellent faculty, staff, and students.
3. To develop and implement curricula that enable students to transfer, obtain degrees and certificates, improve basic skills, and pursue life-long learning and community education.
4. To provide exemplary support services focused on student success and retention.
5. To provide programs and activities that promote economic development and partnerships with the community.
6. To focus college processes on providing programs and services that educate students to think critically and prepare them for making career and academic choices.
7. To provide leading edge technologies and facilities to support student success.
8. To promote IVC as an institution of higher education dedicated to student access and success.
9. To ensure institutional effectiveness through systematic assessment, intentional dialogue, and continuous improvement.
10. To leverage resources to implement the initiatives identified in the college's strategic plan.
11. To incorporate green technologies in college planning and procedures.