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º£½ÇÉçÇø serves nearly 4,000 students in degree and certificate programs, and short-term training opportunities. With courses delivered in person, online or both, º£½ÇÉçÇø provides our region a pathway to success.

º£½ÇÉçÇø prepares students to transfer, and creates the next generation of workers and leaders for a bright future. Learning extends beyond the classroom, with one-on-one mentoring and counseling, and practical experience available through on-campus research projects and internships at local businesses.

Vision

º£½ÇÉçÇø will be a launch pad for success by enriching, connecting and inspiring a diverse community through accessible, future-focused education.

Mission

Deeply rooted in the communities we serve, º£½ÇÉçÇø delivers transformative education that expands opportunities for all learners.

Priorities

1. Future-focused learning: Offering excellent teaching, hands-on experiences and relevant programs that prepare students for transfer, careers and lifelong success.  
2. Enrollment and student success: Creating clear, flexible pathways and providing the personal support students need to feel connected, continue their education and achieve their goals.  
3. Workforce and community partnerships: Strengthening collaboration with employers, schools, alumni and community organizations to expand opportunities that support our region.  
4. Long-term strength and sustainability: Thoughtfully aligning our people, facilities, technology and financial resources so º£½ÇÉçÇø remains strong for generations to come.  

Values

Centered on student success, we value: 

1. Stewardship of Place and Environment: We honor, care for and learn from the Adirondack region by integrating sustainability and environmental responsibility. 
2. Open Access and Opportunity: We believe education should be accessible to all learners, embracing diverse backgrounds, ages, goals, and levels of preparation. 
3. Belonging, Equity and Inclusion: We foster a welcoming, connected community in which students and employees feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. 
4. Teaching Excellence and High-Impact Learning: We commit to academic rigor, exceptional teaching and experiential learning that prepares students for transfer, careers and lifelong learning.