To equip students for successful living and responsible citizenship in a rapidly changing local, national and world community.

1. Students will demonstrate competencies in courses below 100 level (reading, mathematics, English) that prepare them for success in college level courses.
2. Students will experience a seamless transfer to baccalaureate institutions.
3. DCCCD's rate of student retention within courses – the proportion of students who successfully complete – will increase.
4. DCCCD will apply and continuously improve a systematic approach to facilitating successful course completion for students enrolling the first time in Fall semesters.
5. Students who transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution will be prepared to attain their educational goals.
6. Students will complete occupational programs or courses of study sought by themselves or employers.
7. Students will have opportunities to participate in extra- and co-curricular programs and services that support accomplishment of their learning, educational, employment, and career goals.
8. Students will have opportunities to participate in extra- and co-curricular programs and services that facilitate personal growth and citizenship development.
9. DCCCD will collaborate with private, public, and community partners to identify and respond to recruitment, training, and educational needs.
10. DCCCD will have programs with K-12 schools and other higher education institutions to increase the number of students that matriculate to the college level.

Approved by the Board of Trustees
June 3, 2008