Mission, Vision, Equity, and Core Values
Mission
Mitchell Community College provides equitable access to affordable, high-quality learning experiences and services that lead to social and economic mobility for students.
Vision
Mitchell Community College aspires to be a catalyst that nurtures intellect, ignites creativity, fosters innovation, and transforms lives for our community and beyond.
Equity Statement
At Mitchell Community College, we believe an inclusive culture puts diversity into action by producing a climate of engagement and respect where an array of beliefs, interests, experiences, and perspectives are valued and utilized to achieve our goals. The Equity and Inclusion Council (EIC), with the support of the College administration, advises and recommends policy and practice on matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The EIC encourages and assists the students, faculty, and staff of the College in enhancing access and opportunity for all to succeed, provides an avenue for understanding a diverse campus community, works to enrich the educational and workplace experience for all members of the campus community, and aids in the fostering of mutual respect and the valuing of differences.
Core Values
The core values of Mitchell Community College establish our institution’s character, outline our expectations, and guide our organizational priorities.
- Equity & Inclusion—Mitchell embraces diversity, equity, and opportunities for inclusion which enhance the social, civic, cultural, and economic development of our community.
- Teaching & Learning—Mitchell commits to being the transformative provider of higher learning and workforce development in Iredell County.
- Student Success—Mitchell provides tangible and relevant experiences for students to be successful.
- Community Engagement—Mitchell strengthens and expands its partnerships, sponsorships, and engagement within the community.
- Integrity—Mitchell seeks to make a positive difference in the lives of our students, employees, and community by maintaining high ethical standards.
- Innovation—Mitchell advances the college environment through creative, critical, and strategic thinking and processes.
- Data-Informed—Mitchell analyzes data to inform institutional decisions which impact the campus, community, and region.
- Excellence—Mitchell strives for the highest performance levels to meet the realities of the students and employees we serve.