Vision
As the first choice for educational excellence in our community, Modesto Junior College will enrich lives by challenging all students to become successful, lifelong learners who strengthen their community in a diverse and changing world.
Mission
Modesto Junior College provides a comprehensive student-centered learning community for all who can benefit by offering innovative instructional and student support programs that respond to the educational needs of our diverse community.
We fulfill this mission as an institution of higher education through:
Core Values
Excellence: We value and encourage innovation, creativity and commitment in achieving and sustaining a quality educational environment through continuous improvement.
Inclusiveness: We value others and ourselves as unique individuals and celebrate both our commonalities and differences. We promote open communication, ongoing collaboration and the free exchange of ideas.
Integrity: We value mutual respect, honor the dignity of each individual and foster a civil and ethical environment.
Learning: We value learning as a lifelong process and strive to adapt and be responsive to new challenges and opportunities.
Stewardship: We value social responsibility and hold ourselves accountable for the efficient and effective use of the human, physical and fiscal resources entrusted to us.
Modesto Junior College operates under the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) and our mission is directly linked to the YCCD Mission and shared Core Values.