Where we foster excellence in education that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character, and abilities; to assist students in achieving their educational and career goals; and to be responsive to the greater community.
IVC has Established a governance structure, processes, and practices that guarantee that the governing board, administration, faculty, staff, and students will be involved in decision making processes.
As a student centered organization, we will uphold the following core values:
• Excellence: Providing superior service and educational learning opportunities that
provide, promote and enhance student learning and growth. Integrity: Guiding the college's
actions with an internally consistent framework of principles that demonstrate forthright,
honest and ethical behavior in all interactions.
• Accessibility: Building and creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment
which provides equitable treatment for all, without discrimination.
• Diversity: Recognizing and valuing the strengths of our diverse backgrounds and
perspectives in an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.
• Collaboration: Encouraging recursive interaction of knowledge, experience and mutual
learning of people who are working together toward a common creative goal.
• Innovation: Providing innovative approaches to learning, problem-solving and growth
in response to a rapidly changing environment.
• Fiscal Integrity: Ensuring the fiscal integrity of the District to fulfill its mission.
The District's values provide the guidance and inspiration for implementing and maintaining
programs to promote student success.
