Core Values

Bristol Community College supports the following Statement of Core Values as an expression of its shared beliefs and as a foundation on which to build student success and the practice of lifelong learning.

Learning

• Foster commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth through general and career-specific education
• Place the needs of learners first
• Facilitate student success by reducing barriers to educational access
• Provide support services and a physical environment that foster student success

Excellence

• Promote initiative, creativity, innovation, leadership, and outstanding performance in our educational programs and in student performance
• Practice the highest standards of teaching and learning
• Advocate and model teamwork, cooperation, and collaboration
• Improve institutional effectiveness through continuous assessment

Integrity

• Provide an environment that fosters respect, fairness, responsibility, trust, and honesty
• Maintain a governance structure that encourages shared decision making, transparency, and collegiality
• Provide stewardship and accountability to all constituents

• Respond to the evolving educational needs of a diverse community
• Incorporate the diverse life experiences, achievements, and contributions of all members of our community into the college culture

Community

• Support cultural enrichment and advance economic partnerships throughout our community
• Collaborate with regional, educational, health and social service, and business organizations to strengthen our community.