Mission, Vision & Values
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Kishwaukee College is guided by a clear mission and shared values that shape how we serve students, support our community and respond to the evolving needs of higher education. These principles reflect our commitment to accessible, student-centered learning and to creating opportunities that improve lives across the region.
Mission & Vision Statements
Explore our mission and values that guide the Kishwaukee College community and support
student success.
Mission
Kishwaukee College improves lives by providing equitable, student-centered education.
Vision
Kishwaukee College will provide accessible and innovative education by responding
and adapting to changing student and community needs.
Strategic Plan
View Kishwaukee College’s Strategic Plan, which outlines the College’s goals, initiatives and institutional priorities.
Purpose & Institutional Values
Collaborative
Build positive and trusting relationships through partnership and teamwork.
Equity
Support and embrace a diverse campus community.
Future-Focused
Respond and adapt to changing needs through innovation and flexibility.
Quality
Provide an accessible education with a focus on excellence and continuous improvement.
Supportive
Foster an empathetic, civil and encouraging college environment.
Equity Statement
Kishwaukee College is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, focused on respect and fairness, in all aspects of the College experience.
Learn More About Equity at Kish
Civility Statement
Kishwaukee College embraces an environment that is conducive to learning and fosters a culture of mutual respect.
Our commitment to civility requires intentional cooperation, tolerance, forgiveness, acceptance, inclusiveness, kindness, compassion, courtesy and patience. It is expressed not only in the words we choose, but also in our tone, demeanor and action.
As an institution of higher learning, we seek to understand our differences and build connections that increase knowledge, understanding and community strength.
Respect
All students, faculty, staff and Board of Trustees are committed to respecting one
another through open communication, honesty and empathy
Safety
Everyone has the right to be in a safe, civil environment, in all aspects of human
relations.
Acceptance
The diversity of our community and our college is a strength, and no one should be
made to feel inferior or treated as anything other than a human being worthy of respect.
Positivity
Each individual is responsible for creating and maintaining a positive place to learn
and to work where everyone can flourish.
Appreciation
We value the civil contributions and opinions of everyone.
We agree that civility and respect are not rules; they are standards to be encouraged and supported by all members of the community in all settings. Civility begins with each of us, and we take responsibility for our own choices and actions. As silence can be perceived as consent, we each have the right and obligation to speak out against incivility.
All members of the Kishwaukee College community agree to uphold the above commitments.
This statement was endorsed on March 14, 2023, by the Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees, President, faculty associations, support staff and the Student Trustee.