College Closed January 21st
The college is closed for business January 21st. All campuses including the museum are closed. All classes (regardless of teaching and learning modality: face-to-face virtual or hybrid/blended) and college activities are canceled for the morning afternoon and evening. Employees need not report unless instructed by their supervisor.

VALUES

Board Policy 402

The following Institutional values shall guide all policies and practices of the Kalamazoo Valley Community College District:

Caring & Respect

  • Foster a safe, dynamic learning environment
  • Demonstrate positive regard for self and others
  • Give and receive praise graciously
  • Honor civility, service, collegiality, and social justice

Integrity

  • Do the right things for the right reasons
  • Ensure interactions are driven by our vision, mission and values
  • Be responsible, accountable and ethical

Excellence and Quality

  • Embrace change as an opportunity
  • Pursue excellence and innovation
  • Value learning and develop an environment of intellectual inquiry
  • Share new ideas and expand the boundaries of knowledge

Humor and Well-Being

  • (Too much fun is just enough at KVCC)
  • Nurture creativity, humor, and enjoyment of work and learning
  • Promote a healthy environment for mind, body and spirit

Teamwork and Stewardship

  • Work together to achieve our vision, mission and goals
  • Commit to finding solutions
  • Manage and protect our resources-- human, fiscal and environmental
  • Develop and foster community relationships based on mutual trust