Mission:

Southern Maine Community College empowers students to respond to a changing world and enhances economic and cultural development in Southern Maine by providing a variety of educational opportunities and partnerships.

Beliefs:

Access. Southern Maine Community College believes that access to higher education is a fundamental value of democracy.

Responsiveness. Southern Maine Community College believes that the College must be responsive to the changing world and to the educational, social, and cultural needs of our diverse student population and the State of Maine.

Collaboration. Southern Maine Community College believes that collaboration within the College and with the broader community is essential in order to achieve the College’s mission and goals.

Personal Connections. Southern Maine Community College believes that each individual deserves respect and encouragement and that the interaction among students, faculty and staff is an important part of the total educational experience.