Taft College

Taft College is committed to student learning in transfer and career and technical education programs supported by pre-collegiate basic skills and a wide range of student services.

All programs and services are focused on the educational needs of the community learners.

The vision of the West Kern Community College District is:

At Taft College all learners achieve their learning goals.

We value:

* Students and evidence of their success
* A learning community with teaching excellence
* An environment conducive to learning, fairness, and continuous improvement
* A communicative, collaborative, collegial, and respectful culture
* A partnership of students, faculty, and support services
* Innovation, diversity, creativity, and critical thinking
* A mutually beneficial relationship with the community we serve
* Academic, financial, personal and professional integrity
* A transparent, accessible governance structure that includes institutional-wide dialogue

Given our vision, mission and values, these are our goals:

* Operate the college with a comprehensive educational master plan focused on student learning
* Increase awareness of Taft College’s mission and achievements
* Prepare students for the global community by reflecting, embracing, and celebrating our cultural, social, and academic diversity
* Provide leadership in the community we serve
* Provide a stable funding base to support student learning
* Operate the college according to sound fiscal management practices

The mission and vision statements are reviewed annually.

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