IdentityOur Identity

Identity Statement

Land Acknowledgement

We begin today by acknowledging that Cascadia College resides on the traditional and occupied land of the Coast Salish Peoples – past, present, and future. We honor their connection to the region, pay respect to Coast Salish Elders past and present, and join in solidarity through their struggles with continued systemic oppression. We commit to care for the land and water, and center equity at the core of our learning. We ground our continual efforts to collaborate with tribal communities by listening, learning, and always keeping the well-being of tribal communities in mind.

We strive for a place where ...

Every individual is supported and engaged in lifelong learning.
(Our vision)


 

We do this through our mission ...

 We are the community’s college. We deliver accessible, equitable, and superior educational experiences to inspire every person to achieve their educational and career goals. 
(Our mission)

 


 

We stand for ...

Diversity, equity and inclusion; collaboration; access; success; innovation; environmental sustainability; global awareness; responsiveness; and creativity
(Our values)


 

We teach students how to ...

Think creatively, critically, and reflectively
 Learn actively
 Interact in complex and diverse environments,
 Communicate with clarity and originality.
(Our learning outcomes)


 

We are committed to ... 

  Student access
  Integrated education
  A learning-centered environment
  The assessment of student success
  Institutional sustainability
  (Our core themes)