THE MISSION OF THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT IS:

Santa Rosa Junior College transforms the lives of our culturally rich student body, employees, and community by cultivating a welcoming and antiracist environment, centered on social responsibility and cultural awareness. We offer exceptional teaching and learning in support of associate degree, certificate, transfer preparation, workforce preparation and community education programs, integrated with comprehensive student support services.

THE VISION OF THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT IS:

Santa Rosa Junior College commits to setting the standard in cultivating an accessible, open, barrier-free, sustainable environment for students, employees, and the community. The college envisions equitable, impactful, transformative, enriching, and holistic learning opportunities that inspire our students to thrive.

SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT VALUES:

A Healthy and Resilient College grounded in kindness, innovation, collaboration, and restorative justice that identifies and removes oppressive structures;

Teaching and Learning that encompass excellence, freedom, and responsibility in academics that promote civic engagement, a love of learning, and success for all students;

Community Engagement and Relationships founded on cultural competency, trust, embrace of difference, and interconnectedness;

Wellbeing centered on the physical and mental wellness of all members of our community;

Integrity that emphasizes honesty, transparency, and ethical engagement;

Effectiveness and District Stability that support fiscally responsible planning centered on student needs; and

Our Responsibility to the Environment and Society expressed in our commitment to sustainability and social equity.

(Approved by the Board on November 8, 2022)