Mission/Values
Butte College's Mission Statement:
Butte College provides quality education, services, and workforce training to students who aspire to become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, and global society. We prepare our students for life-long learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of degrees and certificates, and the pursuit of career and transfer pathways.
Our mission is accomplished through
- Degree, transfer, career, technical, and certificate programs;
- Basic skills;
- English as a second language;
- Student support services that promote student access and achievement;
- Economic development and workforce training;
- Adult non-credit courses;
- and community education.
Butte College Values
Students First: Student success is our purpose and focal point of decision-making and resource allocation.
Excellence: We strive to offer the highest quality in education and service through continual self-assessment, evaluation, professional development and ethical commitment.
Respect: We value each other and engage openly and considerately with one another’s ideas, philosophies, and perspectives.
Diversity in community: We value individual attributes, capabilities, and differences; and we foster the collaboration and social responsibility that create a vital institution with a global perspective.
Communication: We value professionalism in our interactions and cultivate an open, friendly environment of fairness and integrity.
Accountability: We are accountable to one another and for our responsibilities. As responsible stewards of the public trust, we use our resources effectively to fulfill the mission and obligations of the college.
Sustainability: We promote and model practices that result in positive outcomes for our human and natural environments.
Butte College is Proud to Be A Part of the Community
For over 40 years, we have successfully offered a quality educational experience to our students. We offer associate’s degrees plus training in career fields including business, medical, law enforcement, welding, automotive, computers and more.
