Vission, Mission, Goals and Values

OUR VISION

GateWay Community College - a college for the community - working collectively and responsibly to meet the life-learning needs of our diverse students and community.

OUR MISSION

GateWay Community College provides access to higher education for diverse students and communities. We focus on learning through:

• University Transfer Education

• General Education

• Developmental Education

• Workforce Development

• Student Development Services

• Continuing Education

• Community Education

• Civic Responsibility

• Global Engagement

OUR GOALS

ACCESS

Provide access to high-quality education for all students and strengthen educational pathways through increased educational and business partnerships.

RETENTION

Improve the retention of students through the achievement of their education or training goals

SUCCESS

Increase the number of students who achieve their education or training goals, complete a degree or certificate, transfer to a university, and/or complete a workforce credential.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Enhance civic, social, and cultural engagement opportunities by serving as the community’s college.

ENTREPRENEURISM

Expand and leverage resources that enhance the college’s impact in the community through economic and workforce development.

STEWARDSHIP

Strategically leverage, grow, and utilize resources to ensure student success, responsible stewardship, and sustainability.