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.
