People
We view
people as our most important resource. We continuously improve the
practices that allow us to hire and retain a high quality workforce. We
support life-long learning through personal and professional
development. We embrace open communication and strive to improve our
workplace.
Multiculturalism
We value differences in people, ideas and programs. We seek and
cultivate diversity in our staff, community partnerships, and
educational programs.
Honesty and Integrity
We are stewards of the public’s trust and resources. Through our
responsibility-based culture, we create respectful, supportive work
environments by acting on our organization’s values.
Local Needs and
Interests
We build human capacity and leadership to engage
communities in addressing their concerns. Our presence in the community
ensures trust based relationships, with the opportunity to develop a
group vision and plan for responding to local issues.
Partnerships
We
seek partnerships with people through their community, county,
municipal, tribal, state and federal governments, private and public
organizations, and campus and county staff. Our success depends on
shared interests, responsibility, resources and recognition.
Excellence and
Innovation
We explore new approaches to meeting educational
needs. We demonstrate the highest standards for program quality and
effectiveness.
Research, Scholarship
and Community Knowledge
We apply research to address local
issues and concerns. We hold ourselves accountable for excellent
scholarship. We respect and apply the knowledge of the people we serve.
