MISSION / VISION

BMC is a safe, friendly, accessible environment where all students and community members may optimize their academic, career, and cultural development.

The College continues to advance as a dynamic center for life-long learning, we will:

• provide general, lower division coursework leading to an associate degree in the arts or the sciences;
• prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities;
• offer technological services and support for students, faculty, and staff;
• deliver programs to improve basic math, reading, communication, and ESL skills;
• grant opportunities for students to develop a global perspective through a curriculum with international and multicultural applications;
• furnish support services for the intellectual and personal development of all College students, including opportunities to participate in campus governance;
• foster a comprehensive and enriching program of extracurricular activities;
• conduct community education programs that encourage learning at every stage of life;
• award occupational certificates and degrees for career preparation and advancement;
• administer customized training programs for business and industry;
• increase career development support for students, faculty, and staff through career exploration,
• counseling, job preparation, job opportunities, and academic and classified staff development;
• collaborate with local high schools in articulation and curriculum development;
• advance cultural and personal enrichment programs for the college and community members, and promote inter-collegiate competition opportunities for students

COLLEGE VALUES

1. Student Focus: Meeting community and student needs by creating an educational environment and culture so students can attain a variety of goals.
2. Excellence: Maintain a high standard of integrity and performance leading to the achievement of academic and professional goals.
3. Collaboration: Seeking input from all sectors of the college and the community.
4. Diversity: Fostering a learning community in which the values, goals, and learning styles of all students are recognized and supported.
5. Life-Long Learning: Serving enthusiastic, independent thinkers and learners striving for personal growth.
6. Integrity: Behaving ethically in all interactions at all levels.
7. Technological Advancement: Keeping pace with global technology trends and enhancing traditional instruction with technology to prepare students for success in the work place.