Vision Statement: Irvine Valley College is an institution of higher learning that seeks to deliver innovative instruction and student services programs, provide opportunities for success and to enter into dynamic community partnerships. The college maintains high educational standards as measured by student learning outcomes including skills and knowledge gained. Mission Statement: Irvine Valley College is an accredited, comprehensive institution of higher education, dedicated to excellence and committed to meeting the current and future learning needs of the diverse communities it serves. As an educational institution within the South Orange County Community College District, the College provides a broad range of programs and courses. Student learning outcomes and student success are the measure for all offerings. The college serves students seeking to transfer, enhance career skills, obtain a degree or certificate, or improve basic skills. The College also provides student support services, community education, opportunities for lifelong learning, cultural experiences, and activities promoting academic development and partnerships with the community. The central purposes of these programs and services is the education of students to think critically and act responsibily within the global community. To best serve the needs of the diverse popoulation and workforce, the College delivers curriculm in a variety of traditional and distance learning methods. In this era of rapid change, the College commits itself to being at the forefront of instructional and administrative technologies while providing exemplary services to ensure student success.