Board Members, Mission, Vision & Goals

Vision Statement 
Because of COCC, Central Oregonians will . . . 

• be a district wide community that holds and promotes lifelong postsecondary education and ongoing professional growth and personal development for adults as values; 

• be able to connect actively with other communities, the state, the nation and the world in order to attain both locally strong and globally responsible perspectives; 

• view education as integral to a sense of well-being, security and responsibility; and 

• look to COCC to lead the region in the achievement of these ends.

Goals 
Because of COCC, the community will… 

• have an adult population with the proficiencies and learning skills necessary for lifelong employment at a family-wage level; 

• have an adult population with academic achievements and learning skills necessary to successfully pursue education at and beyond the community college level;

• work collaboratively to achieve shared purposes;

• have wide-ranging opportunities to enhance learning, wellness, quality of life, and cultural appreciation;

• support diversity; and interact effectively with state, regional, national and global communities.