Our Vision
South Mountain Community College educates minds, transforms lives, touches hearts, and builds community.
Our Mission
South Mountain Community College provides quality higher education for our diverse community. We create a caring teaching and learning environment that fosters student development and supports productive citizenship in an increasingly global and technological society.
Our purpose is to meet these needs by offering:
- General education courses
- Transfer programs
- Occupational education and career development
- Continuing education
- Developmental studies and English as a second language
- Cultural, civic, and social events
- Academic support and student services
Our Values
We are inspired and guided by our core values:
- Excellence in teaching, learning and service
- Integrity as the foundation for actions
- Inclusiveness of people and ideas
- Collegiality, respect and cooperation
- Creativity, leadership and innovation
- Nurturance of self, others and our community
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Maricopa Community Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap/disability, age, or Vietnam era/disabled veteran status in employment or in the application, admission, participation, access and treatment of persons in instructional programs and activities.