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Board of Trustees Mission and Strategic Priorities

Our 2030 Vision

The Vision:

Dallas College aims to break through traditional barriers, becoming a 22nd century global institution where learners can pursue transformative learning opportunities anytime, anywhere.

The Pillars that Define Our 2030 Goals

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Mission Driven

The Dallas College Board of Trustees’ Strategic Priorities continue to guide the work of the district in its mission: to transform lives and communities through higher education.

Pillar One

Student Success

Create a seamless, supportive experience for students to succeed from enrollment through graduation and career placement.

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Pillar Two

Exceptional Workplace

Create an environment of continuous improvement where employees thrive, grow professionally, and deliver outstanding service to students, internal and external stakeholders.

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Pillar Three

Workforce Ready

Prepare students with in-demand skills that local employers need, increasing economic opportunity across the region. 

Economic Mobility

Break down barriers to success and create pathways to higher paying careers for all community members.

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Pillar Four

Inclusive Excellence

Build a community where varied perspectives drive innovation, continuous improvement, and everyone has equal opportunity to succeed.

Smart Resource Use

Maximize our facilities, technology, and programs to best serve students, internal and external stakeholders, and respond to community needs.

Developing A Culture Through Shared Values

We are committed to fulfilling our mission and purposes through core values that shape the culture of Dallas College.

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Integrity

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Accountability

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Collaboration

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Opportunity

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Respect

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Encouragement & Support

Learn More About Our Values

A Culture of Servant Leadership

In Aug. 2022, the Dallas College leaders signed the Leadership Accord to guide behavior, collaboration and decision-making across the institution. It is a foundational element of the college's 2030 Strategic Vision.

I will be trustworthy, set my ego aside, and assume positive intent in the actions of others.

We will work collaboratively to achieve our Strategic Priorities and Strategic Goals to address the problems we should solve without delay, with respect, compassion and understanding to fulfill the college’s mission to transform lives and communities.

We will invest the time to create empowered and effective teams to sustain the work of Dallas College.

We will build a resilient foundation of sound college practices and policies to be responsive to the changing landscape of needs and new possibilities.

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We will trust and incorporate the expertise of others and work together across Dallas College, anchored by cross-functional collaboration, experimentation and innovation.

We will communicate effectively, openly, respectfully, across organizational functions, keeping our focus on our mission to students, community and employers. 

We will our honor our colleagues’ need to know and understand decisions, developments, and changes that impact our work.

We will meet the future with courage, empowering our teams to do the same as agents of change, taking strategic risks within a supportive, equitable and inclusive environment.

Updated September 11, 2025