Our Mission
Saddleback College empowers and supports its diverse student body by providing equitable, innovative, and student-centered educational experiences. We foster personal growth, academic success, economic opportunity, and social mobility.
Our Vision
Inspired by a passion for teaching and learning and a belief in human potential, Saddleback College transforms the lives of its students and community.
Our Values
- Community - We strive to develop strong and lasting strategic partnerships across the college and with the surrounding community.
- Empowerment - We empower students through challenging, collaborative, and engaging educational experiences.
- Equity - We place our highest priority on removing systemic barriers to ensure students achieve their academic and career goals, and to meet their full potential.
- Excellence - We dedicate ourselves to excellence in academics, student support, and service to the community.
- Inclusivity - We create a welcoming environment in which all members of our college community have equitable access, opportunities and feel capable, nurtured, and respected.
- Innovation - We embrace human-centered creativity, technological advancements, and continuous improvement to meet the evolving needs of our students and community.
- Sustainability - We promote environmental sustainability and use our resources responsibly.
- Student-Centered - We place students at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that their needs, aspirations, and voices shape our policies, practices, and programs.