GCC Values
GCC is guided by six core values:
- Learning - Provide comprehensive and transformative experiences to assist students in achieving their personal, academic, and career goals.
- Quality - Assure excellence in instructional and support services through employee development and continuous assessment for optimal results.
- Integrity - Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to honesty, transparency, and accountability.
- Inclusiveness - Cultivate a community where everyone can contribute and grow in a supportive, respectful, and caring environment that values human dignity.
- Community - Foster a culture that enables positive internal and external relationships based on mutual respect, trust, and a sense of belonging.
- Future-Focused - Enhance innovative and forward-thinking perspectives and approaches to prepare students for evolving educational, workforce, and societal needs.
GCC Vision
GCC elevates the West Valley and beyond through the transformative power of education, empowering our students and our community to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Together, we accomplish this with a commitment to promoting a culture of care, collaboration, and excellence.
GCC nurtures a culture of care where every student, employee, and community member feels valued, encouraged, and empowered. Through meaningful relationships and holistic support, we create a learning and working environment where all are welcome and where every path to success is honored.
GCC fosters a culture of collaboration in which we honor the unique expertise, perspectives, and contributions of all stakeholders. We value diverse viewpoints, seek out new and innovative partnerships, and embody shared governance as we work together – in trust and mutual respect – on this shared journey.
GCC champions a culture of excellence where student achievement is at the core of everything we do. Through a shared commitment to excellence, our faculty and staff provide innovative education and exemplary support services that empower every student to reach their goals and succeed in a dynamic future.
GCC Mission
Glendale Community College prepares all students for further higher education, employment and advancement, and successful participation in a global society.