College Mission & Vision
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College Mission & Vision
Kishwaukee College serves students of the Northern Illinois region. Kish is located approximately 60 miles from the heart of Chicago and a five-minute drive from our partner in education, Northern Illinois University.
Mission
Kishwaukee College improves lives through quality, affordable education.
Vision
Kishwaukee College will be a leader in providing innovative education in the local community.
Values
Learner Focused
Cultivate an environment that encourages life-long learning.
Quality
Provide an education to our students with a focus on excellence and continuous improvement.
Respect
Strive to build positive and trusting relationships through thoughtful communication and teamwork.
Honesty
Support an environment of transparency, fairness and straightforwardness.
Integrity
Adhere to a high standard of institutional ethics.
Inclusion
Support and embrace a diverse campus community.
Accessibility
Provide varied and accessible educational opportunities to meet changing learner needs.
Service to Community
Promote involvement through leadership, collaborative partnerships and volunteerism.
Strategic Thinking
Take calculated, data-driven risks and act with a sense of urgency to meet community needs.
At Kishwaukee College, we are passionate about enhancing lives and fulfilling dreams.
Beyond offering academic and career oriented courses, programs and services, Kishwaukee College is an integral part of our community at large.
Kishwaukee College first opened its doors in 1968, offering educational opportunities to students in DeKalb, Sycamore, Rochelle and the many small communities that surround them.
We are excited about the future of Kishwaukee College and hope you’ll join us to play an integral role in helping us get there.
Athletic excellence has been a common occurrence at Kish, with six National Championships and multiple appearances in the NJCAA Top 25 polls by our collegiate teams.