Mission Statement
The current mission statement as printed in the first page of the Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes is as follows:
"Long Beach City College is an institution of higher education within the California Community College System. As a comprehensive college, Long Beach City College provides quality, affordable educational programs and related student services to those who can benefit from the programs the college offers. Through a collegiate experience and with an open door admissions policy, the college fosters the development of individual potential and is responsive to the diverse educational needs of the community it serves. The primary purposes of the education program are to prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions, entry intow ork or career development and to support business and industry in economic development. Long Beach City College offers general education and vocational education at the lower division level and transitional instruction, and those support services that promote student success - remedial education, English as a second language instruction, adult non-credit courses and student support services. College programs and services educate citizens to enrich the quality of life in the community."
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