Mission & Vision

Our Vision

Coastline is committed to "Creating opportunities for student success."

Our Mission Statement

Coastline College was founded with a vision to reimagine education by offering flexible learning and services that open new avenues for social and economic advancement through the attainment of degrees, certificates, seamless transfers to four-year colleges/universities, and career-focused competencies. As a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and Minority Serving Institution (MSI), we embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, accessibility, and antiracism as core aspects of our identity and mission. We strive to empower students to become discerning, empathetic, and impactful contributors to a global society. By meeting students where they are, Coastline is committed to delivering innovative and holistic instruction and services, designed to achieve equitable outcomes.

Coastline College 2030 Vision Plan Goals

Equity in Engagement: By 2030, Coastline College will continue to build upon its achievements to further enhance the student learning journey by fostering meaningful engagement through personalized support services, dynamic and interactive learning pathways and environments, and expanded opportunities for collaboration and real-world application. Simultaneously, the college will promote professional excellence by providing employees with innovative tools and resources, professional development opportunities, and cultivating collaborative and inclusive work environments that enrich instruction and services.

Equity in Excellence: By 2030, Coastline College will continue to build upon its achievements to further student success and educational goal achievement by increasing student completion rates, closing academic equity gaps, and fostering an inclusive environment. The college will empower all employees to actively support these efforts by prioritizing professional growth, ensuring equitable access to resources and tools, and cultivating a collaborative culture focused on equity and achievement. Together, these efforts will create a transformative learning environment that supports all students in reaching their full potential.

Equity in Effectiveness: By 2030, Coastline College will continue to build upon its achievements to further enhance both student and institutional effectiveness by creating inclusive, engaging, and innovative educational experiences through the integration of culturally relevant practices, proactive and personalized support services, and emerging learning technologies. The College will continue to foster a culture of flexibility and effectiveness by utilizing data and technology to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and ensure fiscal responsibility, enabling sustainable growth and resource allocation while empowering all members of the college community to thrive.

Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs)

Information Literacy and Critical Thinking

Find, evaluate, synthesize, and communicate information in various formats. Apply creative thought to form an argument, solve a problem, or reach a conclusion through the application of strong inductive and valid deductive reasoning or use of technical skills.

Effective Communication

Write clearly and concisely to convey both substance and intent with accuracy. Demonstrate active listening and utilize non-verbal cues to enhance formal and informal synchronous communication. Organize and deliver effective presentations to inform or persuade using current technologies.

Personal Responsibility and Self-Awareness

Analyze one's actions and consequences through self-evaluation to effectively manage competing priorities by planning, organizing, and managing time. Develop personal action plans for the purpose of continual learning and growth.

Social Responsibility

Build an understanding of both individual and societal roles in an interconnected world to include the shaping of diverse perspectives for the purpose of inclusion. Shape perceptions of cultural, historical, and geographical issues providing a voice for all cultures. Encourage the establishment and maintenance of community relationships and networks toward shared values and appreciation of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.