College Mission Statement Public Notice
East Los Angeles College is gathering feedback regarding the proposed update to the College Mission Statement. The new changes include adding bachelor’s degrees to the College Mission Statement, which reflects ELAC’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities. The college community has an important role to play in this process and that is why we are reaching out. We believe each member of the community - faculty, administration, staff, and students - should provide input to ensure our College Mission Statement is relevant and meets the needs and assets of the current and projected student body.
Therefore, you are cordially invited to a Townhall on October 2, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at ELAC’s Southgate Campus in room 104. During this Townhall, you will learn about the proposed change and the process ELAC has undergone to propose this change. This Townhall will also give you an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
Current Mission Statement
East Los Angeles College empowers students to achieve their educational goals, to expand their individual potential, and to successfully pursue their aspirations for a better future for themselves, their community and the world.
Goal 1: Increasing student success and academic excellence through student-centered instruction, student-centered support services, and dynamic technologies.
Goal 2: Increasing equity in successful outcomes by analyzing gaps in student achievement and using this to identify and implement effective models and programming to remedy these gaps.
Goal 3: Sustaining community-centered access, participation, and preparation that improves the college's presence in the community, maximizes access to higher education and opportunities for adult learners, and provides outlets for artistic, civic, cultural, scientific and social expression as well as environmental awareness.
Goal 4: Ensuring institutional effectiveness and accountability through data-driven decision-making as well as evaluation and improvement of all college programs and governance structures.
In collaboration with the LACCD Mission, ELAC is committed to advancement in student learning and achievement that prepares students to transfer to 4-year institutions, successfully complete workforce development programs, earn associate degrees, and pursue opportunities for lifelong learning and civic engagement.
Updated Mission Statement
East Los Angeles College empowers students to achieve their educational goals, to expand their individual potential, and to successfully pursue their aspirations for a better future for themselves, their community and the world.
Goal 1: Increasing student success and academic excellence through student-centered instruction, student-centered support services, and dynamic technologies.
Goal 2: Increasing equity in successful outcomes by analyzing gaps in student achievement and using this to identify and implement effective models and programming to remedy these gaps.
Goal 3: Sustaining community-centered access, participation, and preparation that improves the college's presence in the community, maximizes access to higher education and opportunities for adult learners, and provides outlets for artistic, civic, cultural, scientific and social expression as well as environmental awareness.
Goal 4: Ensuring institutional effectiveness and accountability through data-driven decision-making as well as evaluation and improvement of all college programs and governance structures.
In collaboration with the LACCD Mission, ELAC is committed to advancement in student learning and achievement that prepares students to transfer to 4-year institutions, successfully complete workforce development programs, earn associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees, and pursue opportunities for lifelong learning and civic engagement.