Mission and Goals
Mission Statement
The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support and empower all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training, empowering students to attain success in an ever-evolving diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to serve students so they may achieve their full educational potential for lifelong learning, for attaining certificates and associate and bachelor's degrees, for employment, and for the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement; advancing civic engagement and environmental responsibility; enhancing personal and social well-being; developing information and technological literacy, communication, and critical thinking; and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences.
Vision Statement
Mt. San Antonio College strives to be a fully student-centered and welcoming campus that provides our diverse community an educational experience which is anti-racist, integrated, connected, and technologically advanced with unique and distinguished programs in an expansive and sustainable environment. We will devote energy, thoughtfulness, and passion to provide leadership in community college teaching, programs, and services. We will provide quality educational programs and support services by advancing student achievement and equity within a climate of integrity and respect through our core values. We will consistently exceed the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on September 14, 2022
Core Values
- Student Focus: We address the basic human and academic development needs of students and the community both in our planning and in our actions.
- Equity and Diversity: We value a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, accessible learning, and anti-racist working environment.
- Integrity: We treat each other honestly, ethically, and respectfully in an atmosphere of empathy and trust.
- Community Building: We collaborate in responsible partnerships through open communication, authentic care, and a cooperative spirit.
- Lifelong Learning: We promote the continuing pursuit of learning through equal access to high-quality teaching and support services.
- Sustainability and Stewardship: We value the three pillars of sustainability: people, planet, and prosperity. We make conscious decisions that prioritize planning and implementation of practices that use resources of time, talent, facilities, and funds in a sustainable manner to support the environment, our collective prosperity, and the people we serve.
Approved by the President's Advisory Council on February 7, 2024
Goals & Commitments
Figure: Mt. SAC Institutional Goals and Commitments.
Mt. SAC Mission/Vision 2030 is defined by the Mt. SAC 2035 Plan. Mt. SAC seeks to meet 3 Conditions for Success that include; 1) Welcoming, Inclusive, Safe, Supportive Environment, 2) Rigorous and Relevant Learning, 3) Clear, Easily Accessible Information. Mt. SAC's Institutional Goals + Commitments shall be accomplished through plans and resource allocation.
1. Culture of Care: Service to Students, Wraparound Support, Holistic Support, Clear Communication, Belonging
+ Community, Welcome + Safe Campus
2. Equitable Access + Completion: Enhance Onboarding + First-Year Success, Support for Online Learning, Support Course
Success, Support Transfer + Completion, Enhance Processes to Support Student-Centered
Course Needs.
3. Equitable + Innovative Teaching: A Diverse Campus Workforce, Investment in Professional Learning, Strengthen Relationships,
Learning-Ready Infrastructure, Equitable + Integrated Facilities
