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Excellence and Values Program

Welcome to the Aims Excellence and Values Program

At Aims Community College, our mission is to provide knowledge, skills and support to advance the quality of life and success of the diverse communities we serve. This is guided by a strong commitment to our core values, which form the foundation of everything we do. 

The Aims Excellence and Values Program Seeks to Align With These Core Principles

Our comprehensive Aims Excellence and Values program offers workshops and training sessions designed to help every member of our community embody these principles. Through these focused sessions, we facilitate a professional experience rooted in:

  • Authenticity and Truthfulness: Providing tools to foster a genuine and safe environment where everyone can be true to themselves.
  • Community: Offering opportunities to build a sense of fellowship and shared goals among students, faculty, staff and the wider community.
  • Equity and Professional Respect: Equipping our community with the skills to promote an atmosphere of civility and respect, where everyone's needs and rights are considered.
  • Inclusiveness: Affirming and celebrating the inherent worth, dignity, histories and experiences of all people through intentional dialogue and learning.
  • Performance Excellence and Effectiveness: Delivering ever-improving value through our commitment to continuous improvement, helping you achieve your academic and professional goals.

Together, these programs and values ensure that every member of the Aims community can thrive in a supportive and empowering professional environment.

We are excited to bring these programs to the Aims community! Check this page for updates and look to The Daily for announcements about the Excellence and Values Program.

Understanding the Meaning of Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values

Here is a brief explainer of what these terms mean:

  • A purpose articulates the institution's reason for existing  
  • A vision statement outlines what the organization aspires to be
  • A mission statement defines what an institution does and for whom
  • A values statement describes the principles that guide institutional culture