LASC Mission, Vision & Values

The College Mission

Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) is committed to providing an environment for quality learning to enrich the lives of our diverse population. (Re-affirmed 8/28/08)

The Vision of Los Angeles Southwest College

Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) is a learner-centered institution dedicated to meeting the needs of learners – the students and community who access the college for programs; and the faculty, staff and administrators who provide learning opportunities and support. We subscribe to the premise that the learner is at the center of what we do in creating opportunities, providing an environment conducive to learning and working, establishing a place where the discourse of ideas can occur and where individuals can have experiences without sacrificing their individuality. Our foundations are driven by our institutional core values. (Created 8/28/08)

Institutional Core Values (created 8/28/08)

WE VALUE:

ACCOUNTABILITY

Addressing and implementing the standards of accreditation
Measuring the learning outcomes of students
Ensuring high level of performance of faculty (instructional and non-instructional)
Realizing high quality student support services
Meeting professional and ethical standards of academic/professional organizations
Ensuring that our environment is aesthetically pleasing and conducive to working and learning

COMMITMENT

Seeing the big picture and implementing a plan with the best interests of the students and college in mind

Dedicating ourselves to our students, tasks and LASC

Being Responsive and following through

Maintaining focus and vision until completion of task/service

Exceeding requirements and expectations

EQUITY

Understanding and being responsive to differences in learning modalities

Offering access to all who can benefit from learning opportunities provided by LASC

Respecting philosophical orientations

Providing fair and equitable treatment to students and employees

RESPECT

Ensuring supportive customer service to meet student needs
Supporting and acknowledging contributions of students and employees
Treating individuals with dignity
Creating an environment of trust

EXCELLENCE

Delivering instruction at the highest level of performance

Modeling best practices

Maintaining currency in area(s) of specialization or service

Sustaining standards of excellence in how we serve students

Representing excellence through presentations and publications to the public

INTEGRITY

Interacting with truth, sincerity, respect and collegiality

Encouraging consistent interaction with each other

Respecting and promoting principles of collaboration and shared governance

Demonstrating honesty in all college publications and outreach

Serving with the highest level of ethical behavior