Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Strategic Priorities

GateWay Community College is a public institution of higher learning offering Associate Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, Certificates of Completion, Certificates of Competency, continuing education courses and other educational services. Located in metropolitan Phoenix, the college has been serving the citizens of Maricopa County and Arizona since 1968. GateWay Community College is governed by the Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board.

Vision

Mission

GateWay Community College serves every member of the community by providing access to meaningful learning opportunities that empower students to succeed in an ever-changing global society.

Core Values

As a College of Well-Being, we strive to cultivate an environment of meaningful learning and engagement through the following core values:

• Character – developing strengths of character that enable us to be and do our best
• Care – taking care of emotional, physical & environmental needs to cultivate conditions for flourishing
• Connection – fostering and maintaining close, positive relationships; a sense of belonging
• Contribution – being a part of something bigger than ourselves; finding a purpose for learning and for life
• Career – making decisions that contribute both to career and life success

Strategic Priorities

GateWay Community College and GateWay Early College High School, in achieving the mission of the College, is committed to the following strategic priorities:

• Strategic Priority 1: 
  GateWay Community College will be unwavering in our commitment to our community and to student learning, access, success, and post-completion impacts.
• Strategic Priority 2: 
  GateWay Community College will be the preferred leader in workforce development through our in-demand and innovative mix of programs leading to the workforce or transfer.
• Strategic Priority 3: 
  GateWay Community College will be effective stewards of resources through mission and operational discipline.
• Strategic Priority 4: 
  GateWay Community College will serve students and produce graduates who are critical thinkers, problem solvers, and civically engaged members of their communities who have care and compassion for humanity.