St. Petersburg College Mission
The mission of St. Petersburg College is to promote student success and enrich our communities through education, career development and self-discovery.
I. Promote Academic Excellence;
II. Expand the College Experience;
III. Expand Workforce Opportunities for Students;
IV. Internationalize the College;
V. Develop a Diverse and Outstanding Staff;
VI. Encourage Partnerships;
VII. Facilitate Cutting Edge Innovation;
VIII. Emphasize Continuous Improvement and Data Driven Decision Making.
I. Expand student access to baccalaureate programs, bachelor’s degrees, graduate degrees, and careers; as well as prepare lower division students for successful transfer into baccalaureate programs through the associate in arts and articulated associate in science degree programs;
II. Maintain the “open door” by providing opportunities for under-prepared students to achieve college entry-level skills through college preparatory programs and services;
III. Promote the community’s economic and cultural development with noncredit programs, continuing education life long learning, and targeted partnerships and leadership initiatives;
IV. Contribute to the international education of students by providing opportunities that encourage global awareness and perspectives;
V. Provide challenging educational opportunities for area high school students through dual enrollment, charter school and similar programs;
VI. Promote student learning and maximize opportunities for student success by enhancing services delivered by student affairs staff;
VII. Provide a diverse student body with innovative teaching and learning technologies in various instructional modalities;
VIII. Build/acquire and maintain a high-quality infrastructure, including technology, facilities, and equipment, to meet student and community needs;
IX. Recruit and develop an outstanding, diverse faculty and staff;
X. Perform continuous institutional self-evaluation and efficient and effective operations to assure a culture of excellence in student services and academic success.