Philosophy
Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college in the California Community College System dedicated to providing services to a broad range of students with a variety of educational goals. Antelope Valley College is dedicated to providing educational programs and services as expressed in the California Master Plan for Higher Education. The College is committed to equal educational opportunity and reinforces that commitment through a program of active affirmation of diversity.
Antelope Valley College is dedicated to meeting the dynamic needs of a changing community. The College addresses the educational needs of a diverse and evolving population. The College recognizes that it is uniquely capable of responding to the requirements of regional business, industry, and public service, as well as the social and cultural needs of the Antelope Valley.
Antelope Valley College affirms the rights of the individual and respects human dignity. The programs and activities of the College foster the individual's ability to think clearly, critically, and independently to meet the demands of an increasingly complex society. The student is the primary concern of the College. The curriculum, activities, and services of the College help students understand their physical, cultural, ethnic, and social environment. The preservation of academic freedom provides a college environment in which students and faculty can examine ideas freely.
This philosophy is reflected in the curriculum, the student-faculty relation-ships, the services and resources, and the policies of the College.
Vision
To provide quality education that transforms lives.
Mission
Antelope Valley College, a public institution of higher education, provides a quality, comprehensive education to a diverse population of learners. We are committed to student success offering value and opportunity, in service to our community.
Values
Community- We create and foster relationships through inclusivity at AVC and among its diverse constituents: students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and the community at large.
Academic Excellence - We embrace the potential of all students, and we strive to uphold a transformative standard of academic excellence in their pursuit of certificates, degrees, transfer, and lifelong learning, as well as ongoing professional development for all employees.
Integrity – We create an environment of trust, candor, empathy, and professionalism and expect ethical behavior from all.
Respect – We cultivate, embrace, nurture, and empower all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, gender, age, sexual orientation, class status, or religious belief.
