Mission, Vision, Values
College Mission
Jefferson College serves our community by delivering quality learning opportunities that empower individuals to achieve their goals.
Vision
Jefferson College strives to inspire our community to explore, develop, and engage in innovative learning experiences in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Values
Jefferson College fosters a culture of excellence for its community of students, faculty, and staff by embracing the following values:
- Success: Supporting a focus on achievement, self-discovery, scholarship, creativity, completion, and skill mastery;
- Accessibility: Fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion where a culture of collaboration responds to the needs of our communities through quality and affordable educational opportunities;
- Integrity: Encouraging open, honest, and respectful communication; committing to accountability in all interactions, operations, and procedures;
- Learning: Establishing a high quality learning environment that features collaborative and innovative engagement, academic freedom, professional development, and continuous assessment for improvement; and
- Service: Infusing a spirit of civic engagement through community volunteer initiatives, cultural enrichment, and service-learning opportunities.
View the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan
The plan contains four strategic priorities that serve as a framework to enable Jefferson College administration,
faculty, and staff to live out the mission of the College and move toward achievement of the vision by 2025.
Strategic Priority 1 - Student Success
Strategic Priority 2 - Instructional Excellence
Strategic Priority 3 - Operational Excellence
Strategic Priority 4 -Â Community Engagement
2026 - 2030 Strategic Plan Integration
View the timeline for Jefferson College's approach to development of the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, as well as the 2026 - 2030 Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
