Coast Community College District | Diversity Employer

The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services and student support services. Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs.

Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.

Mission Statement

Coast Colleges offer inspiration, innovation and meaningful learning experiences to its diverse and changing community and prepares students to achieve success in post-secondary, career and technical, and life-long educational opportunities.

Vision Statement

Coast Colleges provide excellence, innovation and success in education to inspire and transform lives in our local and global community.

Values

1. The mission and responsibilities of our profession;
2. Students success;
3. Support teaching and learning excellence;
4. Learning, fairness, unity, and continuous improvement;
5. Collaborative, institutional culture;
6. Support of students, faculty, management, and staff;
7. Active outreach;
8. Professional integrity;
9. A transparent, accessible, and balanced governance structure.

Coast Community College District's Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

Coast Community College District and its three colleges - Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College - recognize that an equity-minded culture enhances respect, fosters learning, and promotes inclusion for our students, employees, and community members. We are deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities and to helping all of our students reach their personal and professional goals through individualized tools and options for long-term growth.

Each student, instructor, staff member, and administrator plays a critical role in maintaining and strengthening a welcoming environment in which we all feel valued for our individual experiences and contributions. Coast Community College District acknowledges and celebrates the ways in which our differences help us achieve greater success together.