Mission Statement

As the college founded to serve the needs of Berkshire County, the mission of Berkshire Community College is to place higher education within reach of all Berkshire County residents.

Berkshire Community College is committed to access, academic excellence, student success, and leadership in the community.

• We will provide access to higher education by helping students overcome financial, physical, or social barriers.
• We will hold the college to standards of academic excellence that prepare students for transfer or careers, and that foster a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.
• We will promote student success by providing the services students need to meet our academic standards and to achieve their personal and professional goals.
• We will provide leadership by convening and supporting collaborative efforts among community organizations, employers and civic leaders to meet the county’s economic development needs, by serving as a center for cultural activities, and by providing learning opportunities for families and residents of all ages.

The college affirms the following values:

Integrity in the College Workplace: Expect that the actions of all members of the college community are forthright and consistent with the college’s mission, and that the college will earn the public trust.

Innovation: Promote an environment that encourages creativity.

Tradition: Honor the college’s history of excellence and service through traditional ceremonies and symbols.

Participatory Governance: Expect all members of the college community to assume responsibility for and participate in the fulfillment of the college mission.

Respect for Differences: Support an environment that respects individual differences and assures equitable treatment within the college community.

Service to Others: Reinforce personal growth, responsibility, and leadership through service learning, community involvement, and volunteerism by all members of the college community.