About Mission College
College Mission Statement
The mission of Los Angeles Mission College is the success of our students. To facilitate their success, Los Angeles Mission College provides accessible,affordable, high quality learning opportunities in a culturally and intellectually supportive environment by:
- Encouraging students to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners;
- Ensuring that students successfully transfer to four-year institutions, find meaningful employment, improve their basic skills, and enrich their lives through continuing community education;
- Providing services and programs that improve the life of its immediate community.
This mission statement was approved by the LACCD Board of Trustees on July 26, 2006.
Vision
Los Angeles Mission College is committed to maintaining high academic standards, promoting student success, and creating opportunities for life-long learning. The college will inspire students to become informed, active citizens who recognize and appreciate the common humanity of all people through diverse curricula, and through cultural, academic, and artistic events. The college will practice an honest, collegial, and inclusive decision-making process that respects the diversity and interdependence of the college, student body, and community LAMC is privileged to serve.
Core Values
1. The pursuit of excellence in all our endeavors.
2. Intellectual curiosity and the desire to learn.
3. A global vision that understands and appreciates the common goals and purposes of all people.
4. An appreciation of diversity that nourishes mutual respect and solidarity.
5. Integrity and collegiality in all our interactions
6. Service to the campus and the local community
Theme
Our Mission is Your Success
General Information
Los Angeles Mission College serves the educational needs of our neighbors in the San Fernando Valley. Throughout our 30-year history, community support and involvement has been one of Mission College's most valued resources. We invite you to be part of Mission College!
We're located in Sylmar and have strong, historical ties to our neighboring communities of San Fernando, Pacoima, Mission Hills, North Hills, Panorama City and Granada Hills. In recent years, our enrollment base has expanded to include many of the communities throughout the greater San Fernando Valley, as well as Canyon Country and Santa Clarita.