Mission, Vision & Core Values

Welcome to SUNY Erie

Welcome to SUNY Erie, where our guiding principles shape everything we do. Our mission, vision, and core values serve as the foundation of our institution, driving us to excel, innovate, and create a positive impact in our world. Explore the essence of who we are and what we stand for below.

Our Mission

SUNY Erie meets the needs of a diverse student body and contributes to regional economic vitality by providing high-quality, flexible, affordable and accessible educational programs committed to student success.

Our Vision

SUNY Erie Community College will serve as an innovative learning resource by striving for universal access to lifelong learning, catalyzing economic and cultural development, and supporting a diverse and mobile student body.

Our Core Values

Student Centeredness

The students are our greatest resource and the reason we are here.

Integrity

We demonstrate and expect the highest standards of excellence and accountability in all staff, faculty, students, and our community partners.

Collaboration

Through collaboration we will succeed at the challenging work we need to accomplish; without collaboration our goals are impossible to reach.

Diversity & Belonging

We believe diversity is the foundation of who SUNY Erie is; it is who we are and who we serve. The college is committed to developing a sense of belonging that embraces the various life experiences of all members of SUNY Erie Community College.

Community Stewardship

Developing strong, educated and responsible students guiding them to become the community leaders of tomorrow who are able to return the legacy of SUNY Erie Community College.

Foundational Principals

Student Success and Empowerment: Deliver a comprehensive collegiate experience through innovative scheduling, student services, curriculum, delivery, and co-curricular opportunities.

Diversity, Equity & Belonging: Provide life-changing educational opportunities by meeting the needs of the diverse college community.

Economic Development and Upward Mobility for Students: Renew our commitment to the community, enhance and increase meaningful partnerships in the Western New York Region to support the SUNY Erie vision to contribute to the larger community.

Institutional Sustainability: Commitment to accountability, both operationally and fiscally, by promoting and fostering a culture of compliance, integrity, and responsibility to the college community.