Mission & Goals

​​ ​Mission

The Rancho Santiago Community College District aspires to provide equitable, exemplary educational programs and services in safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments that empower our diverse students and communities to achieve their personal, professional, and academic goals.

Approved by the Board of Trustees on June 13, 2022

​Strategic Directions

  1. Advance the Rancho Santiago Community College District as a proactive and future-focused institution of educational excellence that is equitable, student-centered, and outcomes-focused for the student of today and tomorrow.

  2. Forge strategic partnerships to create innovative pathways, ensuring relevance, equity, and quality of life enhancement for students through intentional outreach and collaborative initiatives.

  3. Develop streamlind, data-informed, inovative systems and processes that utilize cutting-edge technology and collaboration to support both the employee experience and student access and success.

  4. Leverage diverse funding streams, provide comprehensive professional development, and support accessible virtual spaces and physical facilities to increase student success in an ever-changing educational enviroment.

Approved by the Board of Trustees on February 12, 2024​​​