| Mission Statement | Strategic Initiatives | Our Vision | Beliefs | Values | Goals
| Management Team's Mission Statement | Core Values |

| President | Vice President | Senior Deans | Directors | Deans | Managers |

What We Believe
Mission Approved at April 11, 2007 College Council Meeting (sent to May 30, 2007 Governing Board) As a public community college that serves an urban community rich in diversity, the mission of CCC is to offer instruction within a comprehensive curriculum and to provide student services to ensure opportunities for (1) effective student learning that leads to successful achievement of educational goals through completion of developmental, certificate, degree or transfer programs; (2) acquisition of knowledge, skills and abilities pertinent to lifelong learning and gainful employment in the global community; (3) 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. Strategic Initiatives for 2007-2012 Approved at April 27, 2007 College Council 1.  Improve student learning experiences and successful educational goal completion.   2.  Develop strategies to increase student enrollment, to improve the college's image, and to create positive public awareness about the college.   3.  Utilize research and data to improve college effectiveness. Vision             Contra Costa College is a leader in community college education and the higher education institution of choice for West County area residents.             Contra Costa College is an inspiring haven of academic excellence noted for its passion for learning among students, staff and faculty. The college community enjoys spirited interaction as serious, motivated students seek the best from excellent, dedicated faculty and staff who are committed to empowering students by teaching a current and relevant curriculum using state-of-the-art tools and resources.             The college is a leader in valuing diversity and promoting cultural awareness. Faculty members emphasize the importance of critical thinking, ethics and interpersonal skills as they prepare students to succeed in the global workplace and become informed, involved and responsible citizens and leaders in the global community.             The college enjoys the collegiality of an institution where each individual is valued and respected, achievements are celebrated, planning is pro-active, and shared governance is a way of life. The college continually supports students to transition successfully into and out of the college and advocates for sufficient resources to maintain maximum accessibility and educational support for the community.             As an integral part of the greater community, Contra Costa College serves as a model of excellence, providing education to help students fulfill their dreams for themselves, their families and their communities. Beliefs             Contra Costa College believes that all individuals have inherent worth and dignity and are entitled to develop their full potential.  Individuals will enjoy an improved quality of life; communities will prosper economically and socially; and families, neighborhoods, and communities will be strengthened when residents share a commitment to lifelong learning.  Further, we believe that a healthy and vigorous society benefits from the rich cultural, racial and socioeconomic variations of all people; that a democracy depends upon an informed and involved citizenry; and that the College therefore serves both the individual and society. Values Contra Costa College’s commitment to its mission derives strength and guidance from  institutional values.  As a community of educators, we value: COMMITMENT to helping students learn and to improving the economic and social vitality of communities through education.   RESPONSIVENESS to the varied and changing learning needs of residents and businesses.   DIVERSITY of opinions, ideas and peoples.   FREEDOM to pursue and fulfill educational goals without hindrance from violence, racism, and other forms of prejudice and injustice.   INTEGRITY in all facets of our college interactions and operations. Goals To fulfill its mission and to be consistent with its beliefs and values, Contra Costa College is committed to the following goals:   1. Improve student success.   2. Expand and strengthen learning and instructional opportunities for students in various venues in the community.   3. Increase public awareness and understanding of the opportunities and benefits of Contra Costa College.   4. Increase total revenues and contributions for college operations.   5. Provide a safe, clean, secure, attractive, and ecologically-sound learning environment.   6. Enhance measurement of institutional effectiveness.
Management Team
Management Team's Mission Statement To facilitate high-quality instruction and support services; to create a positive learning environment for CCC students, employees, and community; and to maintain an environment where high standards and ethical behavior are valued and practiced.
Core Values In order to support our Mission, we the Management Council, have defined our core values as follows: To respect and value everyone; To promote curriculum development and support services to ensure student success and positive student outcomes; To practice fair, impartial and informed decision-making and honest, responsible fiscal management; To ensure staff development opportunities for all employees; To practice and encourage open, candid, constructive and informed communication; To enhance creativity and experimentation in a supportive environment; and To advocate positive changes in the college community.
President
	McKinley Williams President Administration & Applied Arts Building, room AA-203 510-235-7800, extension 4205 mwilliams@contracosta.edu
Vice President
	Carol Maga Vice President Administration & Applied Arts Building, room AA-203 510-235-7800, extension 4216 cmaga@contracosta.edu
Senior Deans
	Tim Clow Senior Dean/Research & Planning Administration & Applied Arts Building, room AA-203 510-235-7800, extension 4303 tclow@contracosta.edu
	Frank Hernandez Senior Dean/Students Humanities Building, room H-31 510-235-7800, extension 4435 fhernandez@contracosta.edu
	Donna Floyd Senior Dean/Instruction Administration & Applied Arts Building, room AA-203 510-235-7800, extension 4597
Directors
	Linda Cherry Director/College Development Administration & Applied Arts Building, room AA-103 510-235-7800, extension 4566 lcherry@contracosta.edu
	Mariles Magalong Director/Business Services Administration & Applied Arts Building, room AA-201 510-235-7800, extension 4209 mmagalong@contracosta.edu
	Ken Blustajn Director of Admissions/Records Humanities Building, room H-42 510-235-7800, extension 4476 KBlustajin@ContraCosta.edu
Deans
	Ellen Smith Interim Dean/CLASS Division Humanities Building, room H-52 510-235-7800, extension 4254 dfloyd@contracosta.edu
	Susan Lee Interim Dean/LAVA Division Library Building, room L-8 510-235-7800, extension 4621 slamb@contracosta.edu
	Priscilla Leadon Dean/Economic Development Administration & Applied Arts Building, room AA 203B 510-235-7800, extension 4456 pleadon@contracosta.edu
	Terence Elliott Interim Dean/ Division of Natural, Social and Applied Sciences Physical Sciences Building, room PS-115 & PS-126 510-235-7800, extension 4364 TElliott@contracosta.edu
Managers
	Vicki Ferguson EOPS/CARE Manager Humanities Building, room H-23 510-235-7800, extension 4513 VFerguson@ContraCosta.edu
	District Police - Contra Costa Station Receiving Building 510-236-2820 FAX: (510) 216-2677
	Darlene Poe Manager/Custodial Services Receiving Building, 510-235-7800, extension 4452 dpoe@contracosta.edu
	John Wade Athletic Director Gym Annex Building, room GA-90 510-235-7800, extension 4310 jwade@contracosta.edu
	Janis Walsh Manager/ Bookstore Student Association Building, Bookstore 510-235-7800, extension 4319 jwalsh@contracosta.edu
	Title III Program Manager Humanities Building, room H-10 510-235-7800, extension 4238 CBarrick@contracosta.edu
	Supervisors
	Marva Lyons Early Learning Center Supervisor Early Learning Center 510-235-7800, extension 4370 mlyons@Contracosta.edu
	Nick Dimitri Business Services Supervisor Administration & Applied Arts Building, Room AA-201 510-235-7800, extension 4570 ndimitri@contracosta.edu
	James Eyestone Computer & Network Services Supervisor Applied Arts/ Administrative Complex Building, AA-136 510-235-7800, extension 4281 jeyestone@contracosta.edu
	Jennifer Ounjian Student Life Center Supervisor Student Association Building, SA Office 510-235-7800, extension 4407 jounjian-auque@contracosta.edu

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