College of DuPage Philosophy
We endorse the right of each person to access opportunities to learn and affirm the innate value of the pursuit of knowledge and its application to life. Our primary commitment is to facilitate and support student success in learning.
We seek quality in all that we do and believe that the people we serve also must perceive value in our programs and service. To ensure quality, we are committed to continual assessment and self-evaluation.
We seek to reflect and meet the educational needs of the residents of our large, multicultural district. We recognize the importance of embracing individual differences and cultures and value the contributions made to the college by people of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We affirm our role as a catalyst for promoting dialogue and tolerance on issues supporting the common good.
We place a high priority on providing accessible, affordable courses, and services.
We support participatory governance and the involvement of the college community in the development of a shared vision. We believe that all students, staff, and residents can make meaningful contributions within a respectful, equitable, and responsive environment. We strive to build an organizational climate in which freedom of expression is defended and civility is affirmed.
The needs of our students and community are central to all we do.
- This page based on data supplied in October 1997 -
