Vision
Inspire all students to achieve their educational and career goals.
Mission
People. Pathways. Partnerships.
People
- We empower every student to achieve their educational and/or career goals in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive environment.
- We enable every employee to do great work and engage in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive environment.
Pathways
- We continuously improve the student experience and success through enhanced guidance, communication, and support.
Partnerships
- We promote economic development by providing a highly skilled workforce for new and existing employers.
- We partner with K-12 schools and four-year institutions to increase students’ success and progression towards their educational and career goals.
Values
- Learning – Provide quality educational experiences across all programs and services.
- Accessibility – Identify and eliminate barriers to successful educational outcomes.
- Excellence – Act with integrity and strive for distinction in everything we do.
- Respect – Treat everyone as individuals worth of kindness and compassion.
- Inclusion – Foster a welcoming environment for all students and communities.
- Collaboration – Work together with all constituents to fulfill the College’s mission.
GTCC Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Area 1: People-Centered Excellence
- Goal 1: Create an inclusive, supportive, and respectful environment for students and employees.
- Goal 2: Improve campus infrastructure and services to create spaces that are accessible, welcoming, and safe for students and employees.
- Goal 3: Support employee development and career progression.
- Goal 4: Improve employee satisfaction by making GTCC a first choice as a place to work.
Area 2: Pathways for Academic and Career Readiness
- Goal 1: Increase enrollment, retention and completion in curriculum, workforce, and adult education programs.
- Goal 2: Create and maintain student interest and community support.
- Goal 3: Enhance onboarding and career/program selection to promote student success.
- Goal 4: Connect workforce training and adult education programs to educational and career pathways.
Area 3: Partnerships for Collaborative Growth and Success
- Goal 1: Partner with local employers to design and deliver innovative education and training programs that meet workforce development needs across industry sectors.
- Goal 2: Strengthen educational partnerships with K-12 schools, 4-year institutions, and other community colleges.
- Goal 3: Leverage economic development and community partnerships for increased impact and engagement.
Area 4: Operational Excellence and Institutional Growth
- Goal 1: Implement the Advantage Guilford Capital plan and maintain current buildings and grounds to increase enrollment capacity and program effectiveness.
- Goal 2: Leverage innovative technology and efficient processes to drive institutional success.
- Goal 3: Focus on long-term success through strategic, instructional, and operational programs and processes.
- Goal 4: Obtain resources to increase institutional capacity.