Mission & Values

Our Mission

Mission Statement

Cowley College is committed to providing opportunities for learning excellence, personal achievement, and community engagement.

Vision Statement

Champion the relevance of two-year colleges in higher education through holistic learning and workforce development opportunities.

Communication Statement

Communication is an important tool for transferring information, maintaining understanding, and achieving productivity. Effective communication advocates for collaboration by sharing timely information, establishing understanding, building consensus, and increasing our return on investment while embodying the College's core values of People, Accountability, Integrity, and Leadership.

Cowley College is dedicated to the continual pursuit of excellence by embracing our Core Values, the fundamental principles that guide our actions.

People

We recognize people as a vital asset to the success of the College and its students.
We provide a positive learning environment in which we embrace teamwork and growth.
We create a supportive environment that prioritizes the individual strengths of students.

Accountability

We provide a high-quality education while empowering students to take an active role in their success and advocate for their future.
Our employees are reliable, dedicated to mission, and focused on delivering excellence.
We are accountable to the community to educate students who make positive contributions to society.

Integrity

We commit to a fair learning environment where academic, personal, and professional standards reflect honesty and integrity.
We hold ourselves to compliance with high standards in conduct.
We affirm a commitment to honesty, trust, fairness, and respect.

Leadership

We provide impactful opportunities and resources to better serve the current and future needs of our communities.
We provide a positive atmosphere that fosters personal, educational, and professional growth.
We empower students and employees to be innovative, creative, and visionary.

Strategic Theme

With integrity and passion, Cowley College advances its mission and vision by supporting the attainment and demonstration of life skills in the areas of critical thinking and problem solving, communications, citizenship, computation, and technology.