Vision, Mission, Values and Goals

Our Mission

The Mission of Bucks County Community College is to provide to the County's diverse population of learners accessible, affordable, convenient, and comprehensive educational, training, and cultural opportunities that will equip them to be competent and effective in their work and as citizens of the world.

Our Vision

Bucks County Community College will be a center for innovative educational opportunities with a national reputation for learning earned by the success of our students and the integrity and skill of our faculty and staff.

Our Core Values

We value:

• respect for the individual.
• continuous learning, which fosters success in and out of the classroom.
• excellence in teaching and the work we do.
• innovation and open-mindedness.
• diversity and an understanding of world cultures.
• collaboration with co-workers, individuals, business, the community and other learning institutions.
• responsible stewardship of resources.
• excellence in service to our students, the community and each other.

Institutional Goals

The goals of Bucks County Community College are to:

• prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions.
• prepare students to enter the workforce.
• enhance students performance in the workplace.
• provide support and services to help students reach academic success.
• develop the social and ethical responsibility of our students.
• enrich the cultural, recreational and intellectual life of the community.
• continue to improve our teaching, learning, service and technical proficiencies.