Diversity Statement, Mission, Vision, and Institutional Goals (PDF)
Adopted May 2023
College of the Siskiyous (Siskiyous) acknowledges and condemns the history of colonization of the Indigenous Tribes who originally inhabited the land on which our institution stands. We acknowledge their continued existence and wisdom regarding this place and area.
It is our mission and vision to foster a community that is inclusive, responsive and supportive of all of its members equitably. It is important for our students and staff to understand the history of our area, acknowledge the past, collaborate with our communities, and facilitate course work which empowers our students with the tools to lead with respect.
All members of the College community are responsible for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which differences are embraced, sharing is encouraged, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. We will continually assess our progress to ensure that diversity initiatives disrupt and eliminate harmful policies within our college community. Siskiyous welcomes and embraces students and employees from all backgrounds including, but not limited to: ability or disability, age, ancestry, body type or size, citizenship or immigration status, economic status, educational status, employment status, ethnicity, food or housing insecurity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, incarceration experience, language, marital or partner status, military or veteran status, national origin, neuro-diversity, physical or mental health status, political affiliation, race or racial identity, religion, reproductive status, sex, and/or sexual orientation.
The College strives to ensure that its diversity initiatives are anti-racist and inclusive. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate oppressive policies within our College community.
Updated October 2026
We show up for our students, our communities, ourselves, and one another. We act with integrity to build trust through care, accountability, and respect.
We create an inclusive culture where all people feel welcomed, valued, supported, and empowered to reach their vision of success. We nurture meaningful relationships, strengthen learning, and enrich lives.
We remove barriers, expand access, and create pathways so every learner can pursue their goals, realize their potential, and achieve academic success.
We embrace curiosity, learning, adaptability, and continuous improvement. We invest in the growth of individuals, communities, and our institution.
We honor and strengthen Siskiyou County as well as the communities and landscapes that shape us. We contribute to the vitality of our communities through education, partnership, and stewardship.
Together, we make this possible.
Transforming students’ lives through lifelong learning and success.
Updated September 2022
Unless otherwise noted, all local goals will use the 2016-2017 academic year as the baseline for future growth targets.
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