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