Our Vision
Excellence in education for a better world.
Scottsdale Community College is a part of the Maricopa Community College District of 10 colleges and contributes to this Districtwide Vision through its work.
Our College Mission
Scottsdale Community College empowers learners to achieve personal, professional, and academic goals in a supportive environment where we value, respect and celebrate all people. SCC fosters lifelong learning, civic engagement, and personal growth while honoring its connection to local and tribal communities.
Our Shared Values
Scottsdale Community College supports the Maricopa Community College District’s values of Student Centric, Integrity, Collaboration, Community, Innovation, and Respect.
Student Centric
Students are the essence of our work; we partner with students as leaders and decision-makers in their own learning.
Integrity
We foster a culture of honesty, trust, and transparency.
Collaboration
We work together using systems thinking in pursuit of our vision and mission.
Community
We promote connection across communities and encourage civil conversations from a wide range of perspectives.
Innovation
We advance a culture that stimulates big ideas, creativity, and exploration.
Respect
We treat each other with dignity, civility, and kindness.
Our Cultural Values
SCC has also identified the following Cultural Values that speak to the commitments the college has made to the surrounding communities we serve:
Learning
We value learning because it broadens our experience and promotes lifelong growth and success. We are committed to providing opportunities for students, employees, and members of our communities to learn and to develop personally and professionally.
Excellence
We value excellence in all areas because it optimizes the ability to compete and achieve distinction academically, professionally, and personally. By setting high standards, SCC maximizes effectiveness and improves the quality of life for all. We honor our communities by expecting and recognizing exemplary performance.
Service
We value service as an essential expression of care, leadership, and social responsibility to uplift others and build stronger communities. SCC thrives through its meaningful partnership with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, strong connections with local communities, and the caring environment it cultivates. By serving with humility, integrity, and intention, we create meaningful impact, foster trust, and strengthen our shared purpose.