Saddleback College
Type of Institution: 2 Year College
The primary goal of Saddleback College is to provide a comprehensive postsecondary education and a full range of student services. Emphasis is placed on open access to all students, including a changing and diverse student population. Academic success and student achievement are joint responsibilities of the students, the staff, and the College. To this end, the College will:
1. Provide educational programs leading to the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees.
2. Provide a comprehensive, broad range of high-quality courses and programs to enable students to pursue their educational objectives and career goals.
3. Provide a meaningful general education program including baccalaureate-level transfer and occupational curricula.
4. Provide necessary developmental, remedial, and basic skills instruction so that students may be successful in their chosen course of study.
5. Provide access for the community to the educational, cultural, and recreational resources of the College.
6. Provide counseling and other support services which are responsive to the needs of students.
7. Provide opportunities in continuing education and community services, including courses for skills upgrading and retraining for professionals and life-long learning for older adults.
8. Provide opportunities for the promotion of economic development within the scope of the mission of the District and the College.