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Mission Values and Diversity Statement

Mission

At Northampton Community College, students are the reason we exist, and their success is the focus of all we do. We seek to provide students with excellent, accessible, and comprehensive learning experiences in partnership with the dynamic, diverse communities we serve.

Vision

As one of the leading community colleges in the nation, we will:

  • Promote the highest level of student success in achieving academic, personal and professional goals

  • Provide state-of-the-art education and training in every community we serve

  • Be the college of choice for innovative programming

  • Encourage every member of our community to have a lifelong connection to the college

  • Respect and affirm the dignity of all people To view the College’s Strategic Plan, visit: https://www.northampton.edu/strategicplan/

Northampton’s Statement of Values

We believe that learning thrives when there is a sense of curiosity and excitement about the world in which we live. As such, we value:

Excellence
Quality in the educational and training experiences that we provide, which is based on our dedication to teaching and learning

Innovation
Creative problem solving, responsiveness, entrepreneurship and our ability to adapt quickly to a changing world

Sustainability
Commitment to the longterm health of the institution, the community, the economy and the environment

Accountability
Institutional and individual responsibility for our actions, growth and development

Integrity
Academic and personal honesty, fairness, ethical conduct and respect for others in our learning and working environments

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
An environment that fosters and values every person’s contributions, celebrating the ways in which cultures, identities, and backgrounds enrich the college community and enhance our academic excellence – Read our full diversity statement here.

Engagement
Involvement in and collaboration with the college, local and global communities