Mission & History

Purpose

To transform lives through accessible, quality education.

Mission

Empower every learner, every day, for every goal.

As an open-admissions community college within the diverse setting of Pima County, Pima Community College (PCC) provides comprehensive and flexible lifelong learning opportunities to promote learner success and to empower every learner, every day, for every goal.

Every learner: We commit to meeting the diverse needs of every person who seeks to further themselves through education.

Every day: We strive for excellence in teaching and support services to ensure that all of our learners experience a welcoming and supportive environment that enhances their education.

Every goal: We align our programs and services with meaningful careers, quality educational pathways, and effective practices to empower learners to succeed in their college and career goals.

Vision

Pima Community College will serve as a catalyst for personal transformation and regional advancement by eliminating barriers, opening doors, and enabling individuals and our community to thrive.