Our Mission, Core Themes, and Guiding Principles

Peninsula College educates diverse populations of learners through community-engaged programs and services that advance student equity and success.

Statement of Mission

Peninsula College educates diverse populations of learners through community-engaged programs and services that advance student equity and success.

Core Themes

  • Advancing Student Success - Support students in achieving their educational goals
  • Achieving Academic Excellence - Provide engaging, high quality academic and professional-technical programs
  • Fostering Equity and Inclusion - Eliminate systemic disparities in educational outcomes
  • Strengthening Communities - Strengthens the economic and cultural vitality of its service region and beyond

Guiding Principles
The college community is guided by the following principles:

  • The teaching/learning process is at the center of the mission of Peninsula College.
  • Members of the campus community will treat each other with mutual respect and dignity.
  • Members of the campus community will be open and honest in their communications.
  • Members of the campus community will promote a positive work environment and avoid adversarial relationships.
  • Each member of the campus community will act ethically and with integrity.
  • The campus will engage in collaborative decision-making processes.