Mission, Vision, and Values
Our Mission
St. Philip's College, a Historically Black College and Hispanic Serving Institution founded in 1898, is a comprehensive public college offering degrees and certificates, whose mission is to empower our diverse student population through educational achievement and career readiness.
Our Core Competencies
The college fulfills its mission through three core competencies:
- Foundational courses in arts and sciences leading to an associate degree or transfer to attend senior institutions.
- Developmental courses that improve the basic skills of students whose academic foundations require strengthening.
- Applied Science and technical programs leading to a bachelor degree, associate degree or certificate designed to prepare students for employment and/or to update crucial skills for success in business, industry and government.
- Continuing education programs for occupational and educational enrichment or certification.
- High School Program partnerships to align transfer pathways, enhance learning opportunities and provide career readiness and transfer opportunities.
- Counseling and guidance designed to assist students in achieving their educational and professional goals.
- Educational support services including library services, tutoring, open use computer labs and writing center.
- Services and appropriate accommodations for special populations, to include adult literacy and distance education.
- Empower students with institutional initiatives and service opportunities that aim to create a sense of belonging with the College and community at large.
- Quality social, cultural, and intellectual enrichment experiences for the community.
- Committed campus that leverages our rich historical connection with San Antonio to build pathways for success and engagement for community members.
- Opportunities for participation in community service and economic development projects.
Our Vision
St. Philip’s College will be the best in the nation in Student Success and Performance Excellence
Our Values
St. Philip’s College is committed to building individual and collective character through the following set of shared values in order to fulfill our vision and mission.
- Students First
- Respect for All
- Community Engaged
- Collaboration
- Can-Do Spirit
- Data-Informed
Our Institutional Priorities
- Streamline Enrollment and Recruitment Processes
- Build a Campus Culture of Belonging
- Ensure Sound Financial Management
Our Strategic Objectives
OBJECTIVE Provide academic and student support and align labor market-based pathways to achieve student completion. |
GOALS 2024 – 2027
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OBJECTIVE Provide opportunities for St. Philip’s College students and employees to develop as leaders. |
GOALS 2024 – 2027
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OBJECTIVE Continuously improve our employee, financial, technological, physical and other capacities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. |
GOALS 2024 – 2027
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