College Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
Our focus is learning. Student success is our goal.
Vision
McHenry County College (MCC) champions learning as essential to our community's well-being. We transform all students we serve by inspiring and equipping them to successfully live and work in the world.
Our Values
At McHenry County College, we strive to:
- Achieve a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and has access to opportunities.
- Celebrate diversity in all of its aspects, continually learning to respect and celebrate all ideas, perspectives, and life contexts.
- Encourage the development of critical thinking skills and the pursuit of knowledge and understanding so that by continually questioning, learning, and applying insight, informed decisions are made.
- Ensure our programs and services play a central role in enhancing the economic resilience and vitality of our community.
- Spot and seize opportunities, turning them into entrepreneurial innovations that fuel swift progress.
- Bring integrity, follow-through, and an energetic focus to our daily efforts.
- Manage all resources entrusted to us—whether people, finances, or the environment—with trust, integrity, and accountability.
- Live our mission by recognizing that learning is an evolving process, and we must remain adaptable, shifting our focus and efforts as the world and its needs change.