We believe our student body reflects a wide range of individual interests, achievements and potential; we further believe that growth toward full recognition and use of individual abilities is the right of every citizen and is enhanced by the professional counseling and guidance of the faculty and staff.

We believe that learning occurs in many ways and in many places and that it is not limited to the classroom; that a broad range of experiences can be related to learning and may be used to gain knowledge and appreciation.

We believe that high quality instruction must be offered in all courses and programs and that a faculty guarantees such standards continuously critical of its personal teaching standards and of its instructional programs, imbued with intellectual tolerance and a respect for learning.

We further believe a wide variety of curricula must be available to provide students with different interests the opportunity and motivation to succeed at a high scholarship level.

We believe that we must stimulate students to think critically and creatively, to recognize and accept personal capabilities, and to participate effectively in a dynamic society.

We believe that we have an obligation to respond to the academic and cultural needs of our community; to maintain a leadership role in defining and clarifying the needs and aspirations of the community; to provide for their realization through services within the functions of this college as an educational institution; and to warrant community support through dedication to excellence in learning.