Mission
The MiraCosta Community College District Mission is to provide educational opportunities and student-support services to a diverse population of learners with a focus on their success. MiraCosta College offers associate degrees, university-transfer courses, career-and-technical education, certificate programs, basic-skills education, and lifelong-learning opportunities that strengthen the economic, cultural, social, and educational well-being of the communities it serves.
MiraCosta College Values
Collegiality and Shared Governance
"One of the great strengths of the college is that when hard tasks are to be undertaken, our culture is to gather people who will not only be doing the task but will be impacted by it. Everyone here respects this - and that’s the wonderful part."
Brent Pickett, MiraCosta College Math Instructor
Positive Working/Learning Environment
"MiraCosta College has an extremely supportive working and learning environment, where personal and professional growth is highly encouraged. You can’t help but feel a certain sense of pride when you’re part of the MiraCosta College family."
Melanie Haynie, Student Center Manager/Club & Organization Advocate
Career Preparation and Economic Development
"Many U.S. presidents have recognized that small businesses are the engine that drives the economy. MiraCosta College is a leader in regional economic development and through its North San Diego Small Business Development Center provides some of the fuel that helps run this engine."
Sudershan Shaunak, Director of MiraCosta’s Small Business Development Center
A Climate That Promotes Diversity
MiraCosta College increasingly reaches out to diverse communities by hosting conferences like the United Black Student Conference (UBSC), Barrio Empowerment through Education (BEE), the Single Parent Conference, and Encuentros Educational & STEM Career Exploration Conference. We also continue to build up our support services for underrepresented populations through programs like Umoja, PUENTE and the First Year Experience (FYE).
Bruce Hoskins, MiraCosta College Sociology Professor
Beautiful, Welcoming Campuses
"Our priority is to have aesthetically pleasing areas throughout campus and to make it a beautiful environment, a setting where students and staff can enjoy the grounds and relax in nice areas. We like to see people sitting on the grass, studying, eating and enjoying the overall environment of MiraCosta."
Ralph Pickering, Grounds Supervisor
Innovation and Ability to Change
"I have been working here for nearly 25 years and have no plans to go any where! I have been presented with great opportunities to be innovative and have received great support from all levels up to the Office of the President. MiraCosta College is very open to changes and embraces new ideas."
Abdy A. Afzali, Instructional Computing Coordinator
