Mission, Vision & Values

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.

Approved by the Board of Trustees November 9, 2021

Vision

Carteret CC’s vision is based on the pursuit of excellence in four dimensions:

1. An Excellent Learning College
2. An Excellent Place to Work
3. An Excellent Resource for Workforce Development and Quality of Life
4. An Excellent Steward of the Public Trust

Values

At Carteret CC, 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 – Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion – Teamwork – Commitment