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At ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, we meet you where you are. Your decision to attend ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will be rewarded daily through quality instruction, personalized advising and constant support from dedicated faculty and staff.
Mission, Vision and Values
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Mission Statement
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Manatee-Sarasota, guided by measurable standards of institutional excellence, provides engaging and accessible learning environments that result in student success and community prosperity.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Vision
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Manatee-Sarasota is the region’s first choice for innovative, responsive, quality education, workforce training and community partnership.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Institutional Values
Integrity
We have a tradition of delivering our promises responsibly and transparently.
Collaboration
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is boldly engaging our partners to achieve the dynamic future we envision.
Innovation
We define best practices and create opportunity with forethought.
Inclusivity
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is an open access institution where all are welcomed and supported as part of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø college community.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is committed to student success, academic achievement and community engagement. The College offers associate degrees, certificates and bachelor’s, degrees designed to propel students toward prosperous careers in Manatee and Sarasota counties and beyond.
Students at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø enjoy the full college experience. NJCAA athletics, student clubs, a robust array of performing arts and support for veterans are all factors contributing to the vibrant ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø community. Attending ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø opens the door to a wealth of experiences inside and out of the classroom.
An ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø education is convenient and affordable. With campuses in Bradenton, Venice and Lakewood Ranch, as well as online courses and fully online degree programs, anyone can pursue their education at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. The College is in a continuous state of evolution, growing and adapting to meet the changing needs of students and the community.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has a proud history as the first and largest public higher education institution in the region. More than 60,000 #ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøProud alumni have been awarded degrees from the College since 1959. Thousands more have made ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø a part of their educational endeavors while bolstering career credentials or laying the groundwork for a longer academic career.