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 -  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.