1.007 Guiding Principles

Based on our Mission and Values Statements, Delta College is committed to:

• • Providing a range of programs, opportunities, and experiences that enrich the lives of the residents of our community.
  • Continuously improving and regularly measuring the quality of all of our programs and services.
  • Aaccepting the challenge of our open door policy by providing programs and services appropriate to our students' needs and backgrounds.
  • Providing services to help students overcome obstacles that impede the achievement of their educational goals.
  • Working with K-12 districts, other colleges and universities, and business and industry to share and respond to each others' needs.
  • Creating an environment that fosters appreciation of and respect for the uniqueness of each individual.
  • Expanding our students' cultural and global awareness.
  • The free exchange of all ideas for their own sake as well as for their potentially practical applications.
  • Providing a work environment which supports the professional development of all College employees.
  • Shared governance, understanding that we are all members of the same College community with the privilege of ownership and the obligation of participation.
  • Employee involvement in the community.
  • Promoting learning, actions and practices that incorporate social, environmental and economic sustainability in our communities.

Board Action 4767 – May 12, 2009 (Addition of Sustainability Guiding Principle)
Board Action 3555 – October 11, 1994