Background
Santa Fe Community College is responsible for providing the region with affordable high quality education and training. Presented through a variety of delivery methods and time formats, this includes basic skill programs; certificates and technical degrees; associate degrees with four year transfer potential, and personal enrichment courses both for credit and not for credit. These offerings are designed to add value to the lives of our community members by broadening opportunities; enhancing personal income; improving working and living conditions; and fostering richer, healthier lives. The College also responds to the economic and workforce needs of the community by quickly and flexibly providing essential training, especially in emerging technologies. As a public institution, SFCC is responsible to the taxpayers of the state of New Mexico and the taxing district of Santa Fe, as well as to its students, faculty, and staff, all of whom support it through their tax dollars, tuition dollars, and labor.
The Santa Fe Community College Strategic Plan 2025-2030 .
Mission
Empower Students, Strengthen Community.
En Español
Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad.
Vision
Multi-generational change toward economic and social prosperity
Values
- Student-centeredness: We prioritize students in our decision-making – this commitment goes beyond routine responsibilities to ensure students can achieve their goals.
- Innovation: We commit to embracing innovative technologies, updated business processes, and integrated strategies that foster student success and economic mobility.
- Equity: We eliminate barriers to ensure students have access to the resources and support required for success.
Priorities & Goals
PRIORITY 1: CREATING SYSTEMS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
We will remove barriers and create systems that empower students (first-generation, low-income, underserved, and student-parents) by enhancing recruitment and community outreach efforts, and designing and implementing seamless, student-centered systems that guide every learner from enrollment to graduation.
PRIORITY 2: CAREER READINESS AND ECONOMIC ALIGNMENT
We will transform our academic and workforce training programs – aligning them with regional employment needs that offer economic mobility – to ensure every student leaves SFCC career or four-year college transfer ready.
PRIORITY 3: BUILD INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE THROUGH PEOPLE, PROCESSES, AND INNOVATION
We will foster institutional excellence by empowering our people, streamlining internal processes, and cultivating a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and leadership, that ensures SFCC remains agile, effective, and future-ready.
