About TMCC

TMCC Vision, Mission and Values

Note: TMCC is currently updating its mission statement.

Vision

Truckee Meadows Community College creates the future by changing lives.

Mission

Truckee Meadows Community College promotes student success, academic excellence and access to lifelong learning by delivering high-quality education and services to our diverse communities.

Values

The values upon which Truckee Meadows Community College bases its mission and vision statements are the principles, standards and qualities the college considers worthwhile and desirable. Truckee Meadows Community College is committed to:

  • Student access and success
  • Excellence in teaching and learning
  • Evidence of student progress through assessment of student outcomes
  • Nurturing a climate of innovative and creative thought
  • Collaborative decision making
  • Community development through partnerships and services
  • Ethical practices and integrity
  • Respect, compassion, and equality for all persons
  • Responsible and sustainable use of resources
  • Fostering attitudes that exemplify responsible participation in a democratic society

Strategic Initiatives

Strategic Initiative 1: Achieving Student Success

Goal: To foster a culture that ensures access to programs and services essential to students' academic and personal achievement and demands, and supports excellence in teaching and learning.

Strategic Initiative 2: Welcoming and Diverse Environment

Goal: To enhance and ensure an environment that is mutually respectful, socially supportive, accessible, safe, physically pleasing and provides opportunities for personal growth.

Strategic Initiative 3: Stewardship of College Resources

Goal: To achieve college goals through responsible human and resource development and management.

Strategic Initiative 4: Partnerships and Service

Goal: To expand and maintain partnerships and promote service to the community.