Our Philosophy
Mission
Cabrillo College empowers students to be effective communicators, critical thinkers, and responsible world citizens. With a commitment to quality and equity, we connect all learners to pathways that propel them from where they are to where they aspire to be, including: academic, personal, and career growth.
Vision
Cabrillo College improves the world, one student at a time.
Our Values
A Welcoming Place
Through a set of values shared by faculty and staff, we’re able to create a learning environment where students of all kinds can reach their education goals.
02. Learning
We provide an excellent and safe learning environment that enhances a student’s experience in the accumulation of knowledge, the sharing of ideas, and the celebration of achievement both within the classroom and throughout the college’s community of learners.
03. Student Focus
We commit to creating the best educational environment for students and providing quality programs and services that promote their diverse and evolving needs as they progress toward their individual educational goals.
04. Equity
We are committed to cultivating an inclusive teaching and learning environment by providing equitable support, access, and opportunities for success emphasizing historically underrepresented and emerging student populations.
05. Collaboration
We encourage and support the open exchange of ideas nurtured through respect, trust, and consideration of differences.
06. Ethics
We do the right thing for our students, Cabrillo faculty and staff, vendors, and community partners regardless of any perceived scrutiny.
07. Community
We recognize that we are part of the Central Coast community and do not take the generosity and support of that community for granted.
08. Esteem
We strive to hold each member of the Cabrillo community in esteem, based on the far-reaching potential of each individual, the diverse and often unrecognized journeys and achievements of each person, and the fundamental dignity of every human being.
09. Sustainability
We are committed to taking ongoing actions that make Cabrillo a more environmentally sustainable organization on every level.
10. Global Citizenship
We understand that we are connected to the wider world through the students who leave the area or study abroad, foreign students who attend Cabrillo, groups and organizations that represent us as they tour, and through the domestic and international guests who come to Cabrillo to participate in events and programs.
Building a Foundation
We are dedicated to providing the best faculty, staff, facilities, and resources possible in order to help all of our students master 'core four' major skills that they need to succeed both personally and professionally:
Communication:
Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, and/or Conversing
Critical Thinking and Information Competency:
Analysis, Computation, Research, and Problem Solving
Global Awareness:
An appreciation of Scientific Processes, Global Systems and Civics, and Artistic Variety
Personal Responsibility and Professional Development:
Self-Management and Self-Awareness, Social and Physical Wellness, Workplace Soft Skills