Mission Statement
San Diego College of Continuing Education commits to student success and community enrichment by providing tuition-free, accessible, equitable, and innovative quality education and support services to diverse learners in pursuit of lifelong learning, training, career advancement, and pathways to credit college.
Vision
To be the leader in innovative education where students transform their lives and communities.
Philosophy
San Diego College of Continuing Education is a multicultural institution dedicated to providing educational access and lifelong learning opportunities to our community. Our commitment is to all learners, who bring diverse academic skills and life experiences. We offer innovative, high quality instruction and student support services. We believe that education is key to enriching lives and contributing to our community.
Core Values
We, the College of Continuing Education faculty, staff, and administration of San Diego Community College District place students at the center of all that we do, supporting and promoting excellence in their endeavors. We acknowledge our responsibility to society and believe that access to lifelong learning is a cornerstone of a democratic society. We consider it our duty to anticipate changing demands in education and welcome the opportunity to shape the future. We affirm many different points of view and places of origin; we uphold equity and inclusion; we value collaboration and shared decision-making; and we honor creativity and innovation.
Diversity Statement
San Diego College of Continuing Education was founded in 1914 on the principles of inclusion and social justice. As a community, we affirm that every person has worth as an individual. Each person is entitled to dignity, compassion, and respect, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, language expression, citizenship, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, physical ability, mental ability, and cultural expression.
We understand that systemic inequities exist and we are dedicated to confronting and dismantling these barriers within our institution. We denounce words and acts that lead to prejudice and intolerance; we look to educate those whose thoughts lead them to such actions. Such expressions have no place in the San Diego College of Continuing Education.