East Los Angeles College is dedicated to facilitating student learning through the highest quality of transfer, career technical, basic skills, and community service courses and programs. We serve a culturally diverse community of lifelong learners in a dynamic urban setting by supporting student success in achieving associate degrees, general education, certificates, and personal development. To develop the potential of each student, the college provides access to innovative teaching methods, alternative modes of course delivery, the latest in educational technology, and comprehensive support services.
East Los Angeles College endeavors to be an exemplary model for student academic, technological and artistic achievement. Through our evolving physical and technological infrastructures, designed to facilitate teaching, learning and cultural expression, we will become the first choice in higher education and the cultural center of our diverse community.
Educational Opportunity and Access We are offering an ever-improving quality education by broadening student pathways, empowering our community members and transforming their educational aspirations through an affordable education. Student-Centered Instruction and Support Services We are increasing our teaching effectiveness by employing interactive, student-centered strategies that engage students in the learning process and provide them with the opportunity to reflect on their own learning as they pursue their academic goals. We are continually enhancing each student's ability to succeed through student-focused support services and state-of-the-art educational technology. All aspects of our educational program, be it basic skills, career-technical, or transfer instruction, foster each student's development as a global citizen and lifelong learner. Skilled Workforce for the Competitive Global Market We are developing stronger ties with local and global organizations, businesses, high schools and other academic institutions, our district and the state to build innovative programs that will cultivate a sustainable community. Community-Centered Institution We are growing our campus as a multicultural center, providing diverse activities that promote cultural awareness, sensitivity, and unity and enrich the community through the arts and scholarly enhancement. Accountability and Fiscal Responsibility We are strengthening our commitment to shared governance and data-driven decision making by giving priority to endeavors that ensure student success while maintaining the financial viability of the college through our accountable planning process.