Harold Washington College Mission Statement

Harold Washington College is a student-centered institution that empowers all members of its community through accessible and affordable academic advancement, career development and personal enrichment.             

To fulfill its mission, Harold Washington College is guided by the following core values:

• Embracing human diversity

• Caring for the whole student

• Providing responsive and relevant education

• Pursuing academic excellence

• Assessing to improve learning

• Building community

• Fostering global citizenship for social justice

​Through these core values, we strive to embody and honor the vision of Harold Washington, former Mayor of Chicago.

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