Cascadia Community College will be the learning college for the 21st Century. Cascadia Community College will be an exemplar of the 21st century community college, a learner centered, comprehensive, culturally rich, and technologically advanced learning and teaching institution that emphasizes student achievement and educational excellence, seamlessly linked with the community, area enterprise and other educational institutions. As a learning organization Cascadia continually strives to reach the highest levels of quality in its academic, student and administrative programs and services through continual analysis, assessment and improvement. Diversity and affirmation of cultural differences are hallmarks of a true learning community. Pluralism, diversity and equity are therefore at the core of Cascadia's mission.
Individual difference is affirmed and celebrated in our community of learning.
Cascadia serves learners with a broad range of knowledge, skills and experiences through open access to programs and services. We nurture new and expansive patterns of thinking, encourage respect for self and others, and provide a safe, healthy and barrier-free learning environment. Cascadia places high value on the academic and personal success of all students. The Cascadia learning model approaches the learner holistically and integrates personalized support services into the academic experience to best assist the learners achieve success. Student achievement is a hallmark of our mission.