Mission, Vision, Values

Monterey Peninsula College fosters an equitable, inclusive, respectful, and supportive community by providing excellent academic programs and student services that respond to the needs of our richly diverse region.

Mission

Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) provides our community with a safe environment that supports students with diverse academic, career, and personal goals. MPC ensures that all students have equitable access to the courses, programs, opportunities, and mentorship essential to their success. We help students acquire the skills and knowledge needed to become critical thinkers and engaged members of society.

Adopted by the Governing Board of Trustees on April 23, 2025

Vision

MPC is a statewide leader in higher education by creating and cultivating educational opportunities and support services that ensure our students can achieve their goals and become leaders in an increasingly connected and complex society.

Adopted by the Governing Board of Trustees on April 23, 2025

Values

  1. Social Justice: We are committed to resisting and disrupting systems of oppression that marginalize individuals and communities based on their racial, ethnic, and social identities. We strive to maximize inclusivity and representation for all groups in our community while advancing greater academic and economic equity.
  2. Excellence: Self-reflection and commitment to continuous improvement are the foundations of excellence in our programs and services. We encourage students to believe that their abilities, intelligence, and talents can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence.
  3. Student-Centered: We support every student on their personal growth and academic development journey. MPC provides responsive support for all students’ needs in order to help students set and achieve ambitious goals.
  4. Integrity: Our words and actions demonstrate our commitment to ethical behavior, honesty, transparency, accountability, mutual respect, compassion, and professionalism.
  5. Community: We build strong, collaborative relationships on our campus and within our community that are fundamental to our productivity and effectiveness.
  6. Sustainability: MPC fosters a culture of stewardship to ensure successful management of our present commitments while ensuring the capacity of future generations to fulfill their needs as well.

Adopted by the Governing Board of Trustees on April 23, 2025

Institutional Goals

MPC is committed to providing an educational environment for all students that emphasizes inclusiveness and equity-minded principles.

Download the MPC Educational Master Plan, 2020-2025

A Tradition of Serving the Monterey Peninsula

MPC has provided quality education since 1947, adapting to meet community needs by providing a variety of support services and classes in multiple locations.

MPC’s History

From humble beginnings in a repurposed army barracks building from Fort McQuade, MPC has grown to a thriving institution with multiple locations.

Hispanic-Serving Institution

MPC is proud to be formally designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and offers support and resources to encourage student success.  Learn about HSI-related programs that expand and enhance the MPC experience for all.

Student Equity & Achievement

The Student Equity and Achievement (SEA) Program supports the transition to college for new students. Access a collection of services to help reach your academic and career goals, while meeting your individual needs.