College Mission, Vision, and Values

MISSION: Carteret Community College serves and empowers our students and coastal community by providing high-quality education, workforce training, and lifelong enrichment in an innovative and inclusive learning environment.

(Board of Trustees approved November 9, 2021)

VISION: The Carteret Community College Vision is based on the pursuit of excellence in four dimensions:

  1. An Excellent Learning College
  2. An Excellent Place to Work
  3. An Excellent Resource for Workforce Development and Quality of Life
  4. An Excellent Steward of the Public Trust

VALUES: At Carteret Community College, we believe our purpose is to serve the citizens of Carteret County. To fulfill this purpose, we further believe our greatest assets are the people we employ. We the employees of Carteret Community College, united by common purpose, share these values:

  • Learning
  • Service
  • Quality
  • Innovation
  • Integrity
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Teamwork
  • Commitment

E.L.E.V.A.T.E.

Our Commitment to You.

Carteret Community College commits to cultivating and maintaining a supportive and respectful environment where each individual feels welcome to participate in the life of the College. We recognize and value the diversity of our community.

We will:

  • Treat one another with respect and dignity;
  • Promote a learning and working community characterized by transparency, understanding, and civility; and
  • Encourage curriculum, teaching strategies, support services, policies, and personnel practices that reflect openness to ideas, peoples, and cultures. We strive for accountability as evidenced through action, reflection, and ongoing improvement.

We strive for accountability as evidenced through action, reflection, and ongoing improvement.