Central Arizona College

 

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About Central

Central Arizona College opened its doors in 1969 to bring higher education to Pinal County.

CAC serves and educates the diverse communities of Pinal County. From students of Hispanic and Native American descent to participants in the lifelong learners program, the institution’s diverse college community values the power of innovation, continuous quality improvement, and the contribution of the individual.

With five campuses and three centers located strategically throughout the county, CAC provides accessible, educational, economic, cultural, and personal growth opportunities for those of all ages.

The College’s talented and innovative faculty and staff is dedicated to fostering a spirit of learning.

Vision, Mission and Goals

Vision:

Central Arizona’s premier choice in education and career excellence.

Mission:

Central Arizona College serves as a TRUE Learning community by empowering our students and staff to succeed.

Teaching. Reaching. Understanding. Empowering. Learning.

Values:

  1. Accountability
  2. Communities
  3. Trust

Strategic Goals:

Student Success

Ensure student success through retention, persistence, completion, and transfer

Access

Ensure all Pinal County residents and others have access to high quality innovative post-secondary opportunities

Workforce

Ensure students acquire the skills necessary for job placement and that meet employer needs in Pinal County and Region

Community

Ensure Pinal County residents have access to lifelong learning and cultural enrichment

Environment

Ensure a safe, sustainable environment that promotes learning, communication, diversity and satisfaction among students and employees.

Stewardship

Ensure optimization of fiscal resources through a balanced budget to support the needs and expectations of students and the community

Infrastructure

Ensure a physical and technological infrastructure that support changes in learning and working environment

CAC Strategic Plan

Common Student Learning Outcomes:

Central Arizona College supports student success and academic achievement by providing a high quality education which integrates continuous improvement strategies in teaching and learning. CAC’s graduates possess academic knowledge, skills, and attitudes of an educated citizen, including competency in our Common Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs). 

The four Common Student Learning Outcomes are:

Cultural and Civic Engagement
Participate in diverse environments while demonstrating global citizenship and social consciousness

Integrative Knowledge
Identify, comprehend, apply and synthesize facts, concepts, theories and practices across broad and specialized knowledge areas

Personal and Professional Skills
Demonstrate skills which enhance personal and professional development

Reasoning Skills
Inquire and analyze to solve problems, draw logical conclusions, or create innovative ideas

The CSLOs were approved by the Pinal County Community College Governing Board on September 18, 2012.

Bryan University

 

Mission

We believe in challenging the boundaries of traditional education and in liberating the innate greatness in people.

As a private institution with an 80-year track record of excellence, Bryan University’s mission is a commitment to our students, graduates, and employees. It’s a commitment to providing experiences that transform their lives for the better.

Through a series of research-based strategies, continuous innovation, and strategic industry partnerships, our mission includes revolutionizing the way students learn online and solving complex challenges in online education. We believe that online learning can be a desired and preferred educational experience.

Vision

Bryan University is a leading student experience innovator that delivers strong value with social impact.

Bryan University’s vision is achieved through three strategic imperatives:

  1. Deliver high student return on investment (ROI) across all activities through the student life cycle.
  2. Provide a high value, equitable, and inclusive experience to all students and employees.
  3. Identify diverse, sustainable revenue sources.

Our vision ensures that Bryan graduates are empowered with the self-efficacy, knowledge, and practical, productive skills that lead directly to professional careers. We provide an inclusive educational experience to our students, driven by a core belief that all students can succeed, regardless of their differing life experiences, cultural backgrounds, economic conditions, attitudes and beliefs, or personal characteristics.

Our vision encourages an employment culture where each of our employees is valued and respected. We celebrate our diversity, recognizing that our differences make us stronger.

Our vision requires a long-term focus on organizational sustainability. To this end, we seek diverse revenue sources based upon our core competencies, while staying true to our mission and organizational values.

We believe that our mission and vision will inspire greater societal impact by reducing inequity in higher education and increasing educational access and attainment. These broader impacts align with the objectives of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 8 to promote: “inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all,” in addition to Sustainable Development Goal 4 to: “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” This also aligns with AchieveAZ60’s vision to develop a: “diverse, well-educated, highly-skilled workforce participating in a thriving economy.”

We believe that by pursuing this mission and vision with tenacious and urgent resolve, Bryan will attain a position within the higher education spectrum that is unique, respected, and worthy of emulation.

Our Core Values

Deliver Delight Every Time

Be intentionally delightful– each experience matters, every time.

Impatiently Innovate

Find a better way– relentlessly and courageously.

Trust and Be Trusted

Always assume positive intent– we’re all in this together.

Embrace Difficulty

The most worthwhile accomplishments are hard-won.

Inspire Greatness Around You​

Bring out the best in others and you’ll bring out the best in yourself.

L, LOL

Literally, laugh out loud. Don’t take yourself too seriously– have fun and celebrate successes.

Own It

Own the challenge. Be part of the solution.