Palomar Community College District’s Mission Statement:
Mission
Palomar College respects each of our students’ experiences and supports them to achieve academic success. As a community college, we encourage our students to embrace the best version of themselves and prepare them to engage with our local and global communities.
Vision
Transforming lives for a better future. Values In creating the learning and cultural experiences that fulfill our mission, we are committed to serving our community, including historically and currently marginalized and racially minoritized populations. In doing so, we are guided by the core values of:
Access
We make education possible for everyone.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We recognize and respect diversity, seek to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, and strive to address inequities.
Academic Excellence
We provide quality programs and robust course offerings to support students who are pursuing transfer-readiness, general education, career and technical training, aesthetic and cultural enrichment, and lifelong education.
Student Focused
We offer a caring and supportive environment that addresses the holistic and distinct needs of our students.
Community
We are an integral part of our region and strive to foster meaningful relationships within our college and local communities.
Transformation
We inspire learning, improvement, and growth for all.