College Mission and Goals

Mission

Oxnard College promotes high quality teaching and learning that meet the needs of a diverse student population. As a multicultural, comprehensive institution of higher learning, Oxnard College works to empower and inspire students to succeed in their personal and educational goals and aspirations.

As a unique and accessible community resource, our mission is to provide and promote student learning:

• Transfer, occupational, and general education, second language acquisition, and basic skills development;

• Student services and programs;

• Educational partnerships and economic development; and

• Opportunities for lifelong learning.

Oxnard College intends to lead its community to fulfill its highest potential.

Mission of California Community Colleges

Our mission, while unique to Oxnard College, also enables us to accomplish the State-mandated mission for all California community colleges, which requires us to offer a variety of programs and services in the following areas:

Transfer Education

Standard collegiate courses at the lower division level for those students who plan to earn an associate degree and/or transfer to four-year colleges and universities

Vocational Education

Specialized vocational and technical education and training in selected occupational fields leading to job entry, advancement, retraining, certification, and associate degrees

General Education

Courses designed to contribute to associate degree programs; broaden knowledge and perspectives; develop critical thinking and communication skills; enhance cultural literacy; encourage a positive attitude toward learning; and equip students to participate in a complex, interdependent world.

Basic Skills Education

Courses in mathematics, reading, writing, and speaking for under prepared students, as well as other programs designed to enable those with special learning needs to reach their educational goals

Support Services

Comprehensive services that help students achieve their educational goals through assessment of skills and abilities, counseling and advisement, tutoring, financial aid, job placement, health services, student activities, student government, child care and personal development programs

Community Education

Conveniently scheduled, state-supported noncredit classes and fee-supported educational, cultural, recreational, and occupational programs that enrich the lives of area residents and provide opportunities for lifelong learning

Economic Development

Programs and services, including contract training, designed to meet the specific needs of business and industry in developing a trained workforce that can enhance the economic vitality of the community

Goals

1. To develop and strengthen a positive college image in our community.

2. To obtain additional financial and human resources to strengthen the institution.

3. To provide facilities, technology, and other learning resources necessary to meet the educational and cultural needs of our growing community.

4. To enhance the economic, cultural, and social well-being of individuals and families in our community.

5. To use research and program review to assess program quality and guide institutional development.

6. To maximize student success.