Mission, Vision, and Guiding Statements

Mission

Cochise College provides inclusive and accessible educational opportunities that support social responsibility, community engagement, meaningful careers, and lifelong learning.

Vision

Cochise College is a leading and responsive college which transforms and empowers our community by fostering collaborative relationships and providing innovative educational pathways.

Guiding Statements

In all we do, we exhibit collaboration, encouragement, respect, innovation, and service.

Collaboration: We actively connect with our students and community by providing accessible learning opportunities and resources to overcome barriers, build relationships, and cultivate economic, social, and cultural growth.

Encouragement: We provide personal support to students and staff, faculty, and community members through active engagement and compassion.

Respect: We are a community of acceptance which engages our diverse population (diversity), provides resources appropriate to the needs of individuals (equity), and extends opportunity to all (inclusion).

Innovation: We create new learning experiences to respond and adapt to the needs of our community.

Service: We engage our community through service-learning projects, volunteerism, and civic participation.