Institutional Mission
We, the faculty and staff of Otero Junior College, are committed to creating and continuously improving, accessible, and effective learning environments for the lifelong educational needs of the diverse communities we serve.; We are committed to offering traditional and alternative approaches to learning, emphasizing teaching excellence, assessing student learning, and building collaborative partnerships to promote education and enrich the lives of our students.
Value Statement
The special spirit of Otero Junior College celebrates learning as the process that changes and improves lives. By setting standards of excellence for ourselves and by placing a high value on integrity, honesty, teamwork, communication, and innovation, we assist students in realizing their greatest potential. We hold ourselves personally accountable for our stated values and the public trust placed in us.
Seven Strategic Initiatives
These seven items were identified by several smaller committees working individually and then an aggregate was constructed representing feedback from every separate committee on campus. They appear as a standing agenda when planning or approving and funding anything new. They are comfortable, meaningful macro goals that introduce ongoing change and invite a focus on the future.
1. Continually seek resources to supplement those provided by the state of
Colorado to meet the needs and support the Strategic Initiatives of the college.
2. Develop new and enhance current programs.
3. Enhance and promote the relationship between the College and the communities
we serve.
4. Enrich the quality of student life.
5. Provide professional development opportunities for all employees in order to
optimize programs and services.
6. Continue to enhance OJC’s leadership position in technology-assisted learning
and the development of new technological applications
7. Maintain and upgrade physical facilities and equipment to meet the needs
of students, staff, and programs.
