College Mission Statement
Revised 2011

As a public community college that serves an urban community rich in diversity, the mission
of Contra Costa College is to offer instruction within a comprehensive curriculum and to
provide student services to ensure opportunities for

effective student learning that leads to successful achievement of educational goals through completion of developmental, certificate, degree or transfer programs; acquisition of knowledge, skills and abilities pertinent to lifelong learning and gainful employment in the global community; student success verified by a process of assessment and improvement. The college will use informed shared decision-making to allocate resources in support of its mission.