San Diego City College is a multicultural institution that is committed to providing open access to all who benefit from instruction and to meeting the diverse and ever-changing educational, cultural, and economic needs of the community it serves. As City College prepares world citizens for the 21st century, we recognize that the aim of education is the development of the WHOLE PERSON, who is prepared to value citizenship and to participate in a global community. To improve access and achieve excellence, we acknowledge and affirm teaching and learning as our highest priority. We recognize that citizens in a free society must cherish and protect the tradition of academic freedom and responsibility. We further believe that people are our greatest resource. To that end, we are committed to developing an environment that cultivates understanding and respect for students, faculty, staff, and the community.
(Revised: October 2003)
 

The mission of City College has as its highest priority student learning and achievement. City College provides lower division general education, allowing students to earn an Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement and to prepare for transfer to a four-year college or university. City College provides vocational education programs that upgrade the employment skills of students and provide occupational programs that meet specific industry needs and licensing requirements of the state of California. City College promotes economic growth and global competitiveness through education, training, and services that contribute to continuous work force improvement. City College provides important and essential student support services, basic skills instruction, and English as a second language to assist all students in meeting their educational goals. Ultimately the success of our mission is guided by the systematic collection of qualitative and quantitative information that generates continuous cycles of program review, planning, and resource allocation.
(Revised: October 2003)