Mission, Vision, Values, & Strategic Plan

Our Mission

Carteret Community College serves and empowers our students and coastal community by providing high quality education, workforce training, and lifelong enrichment in an innovative and inclusive learning environment.

Reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees November 2021.

Our Vision

The Carteret Community College Vision is based on the pursuit of excellence in four dimensions:

  • An excellent learning college
  • An excellent resource for workforce development and quality of life
  • An excellent steward of the public trust
  • An excellent place to work

Our Values

At Carteret Community College, we believe our purpose is to serve the citizens of Carteret County. To fulfill this purpose, we further believe our greatest assets are the people we employ. We, the employees of Carteret Community College, united by common purpose, share these values:

Learning – Service – Quality – Innovation – Integrity – Inclusion – Teamwork – Commitment – Student Success

Strategic Plan

Carteret CC’s strategic plan is published on the College website and puts our mission, vision, and values into action for our students and coastal community.