Taft College Mission and Vision Statements

Vision

At Taft College all learners achieve their learning goals.

Mission

Taft College is committed to student learning in transfer and vocational programs supported by precollegiate basic skills and a wide range of student services.

All programs and services are focused on the educational needs of the West Kern Community College District learners.

Values

We value:

• Students and evidence of their success

• A learning community with teaching excellence

• An environment conducive to learning, fairness, and continuous improvement

• A communicative, collaborative, collegiate, and respectful culture

• A partnership of students, faculty, and support services

• Innovation, diversity, and creativity

• A mutually beneficial relationship with the community we serve

• Fiscal integrity

Goals

Given our vision, mission and values, these are our goals:

• Establish Taft College as a Learning College

• Operate the college with a comprehensive educational master plan and facilities plan focused on student learning and community needs

• Increase public awareness of Taft College's mission and achievements

• Preparing our students for the global community by reflecting, embracing, and celebrating our cultural and social diversity

• Provide leadership in the community we serve

• Provide a stable funding base to support student learning

• Operate the college according to sound fiscal management practices