Vision and mission statement
Vision
Strengthening Our Community
Lives change for the better every day at Greenfield Community College. Families grow stronger and so too our community. Our vision is to strengthen our community one student at a time. We understand our role and responsibilities, as a college in the global community, to create a better world for all.
Mission
Teaching and Learning Together
Our mission is to teach, in a small, supportive and intimate learning environment, the knowledge and skills necessary for our students to reach their highest potential. Our doors are open to all who seek to learn. In striving to fulfill this mission we also seek to learn the knowledge and skills necessary to reach our highest potential as a college. At GCC, we are passionate about teaching and learning together!
Who We Are
Respected Individuals in a College Community
The individual voices at GCC are respected contributors to the community's voice as a whole. The collective without respect for the individual undermines both. The following students, faculty and staff are some of the people that you will meet at GCC. Hear their voices as they describe who we are as a college.
Principles
Education Guided by Principles
The college adheres to its Principles of Education in fulfilling its mission. The Principles represent our values—what members of the GCC community hold dear about our college. You can read them here.
Institutional Priorities
- Increase student goal attainment—transfer, graduation, employment, lifelong learning and personal growth.
- Expand access, outreach and collaborations in the Pioneer Valley and surrounding communities.
- Foster a campus climate that respects each individual, values collaborative efforts and promotes professional development.
- Implement integrative planning throughout the college - budget, enrollment, curriculum, program, staffing and facilities.