Napa Valley College, as part of the California Community College System, provides open access to higher education.
Mission
Napa Valley College engages its students in high quality programs and services that promote learning and personal growth; enhance academic success and workforce development; and prepare life-long learners for their roles in a diverse, dynamic, and interdependent world.
Values
Napa Valley College is a community of people excited about learning, where students are first and foremost in everything we do. We value, model, and encourage
- student success
- honesty
- creativity
- integrity
- adaptability
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- inclusivity
- responsibility
- openness to new ideas
- respect for others
- health and wellness
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Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of an organized program of study, students will be able to
- Communicate ideas clearly and concisely in written, oral, and other forms, using a variety of complementary media.
- Acquire and critically evaluate information, solve complex problems, and make informed decisions.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills by collaborating and working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds while respecting their viewpoints.
- Set goals and develop a plan to achieve those goals.
- Acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are specific to a discipline or career and adapt to an ever-changing workforce by managing their own learning.
- Act responsibly and ethically as community members, with an understanding of local, national, and global issues.
Approved by the Board of Trustees November 13, 2008