The College’s Statements & Policies

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Mission Statement

MVCC provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

Vision Statement

Transforming lives through learning.

Values and Credo Statement

MVCC holds the values of civility, equity, and community in the highest regard. To that end, members of the MVCC community will:

  • Model the Way
  • Inspire Confidence
  • Encourage Excellence
  • Embrace Community

Each member of the MVCC community commits to:

  1. Making every interaction an opportunity to engage in building trust and creating positive relationships.
  2. Recognizing that everyone deserves the courtesy of their respect and undivided attention.
  3. Fostering a culture of inclusion and excellence.
  4. Making teamwork and clear communication essential to our success.

And strives to:

  1. Be the best version of their self every day and assist anyone who needs help.
  2. Listen to others and respond with truth and tactful candor.
  3. Communicate effectively and give others the benefit of the doubt.
  4. Foster an environment of shared responsibility by holding themselves and others accountable for our individual and collective work.

See all of the College's statements on the Governance section of the website.

Board Policy

Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) is committed to providing accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We uphold policies that ensure our College’s mission. In alignment with federal and state regulations, MVCC strictly enforces policies related to Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment, Title IX and Sexual Violence Prevention, and Drug, Tobacco, and Gambling Free Campus Standards. 

For more details on these and other policies, please visit the  Governance section of the website.

Notice of Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment (Synonymous with Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment) Policy

Mohawk Valley Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities. MVCC is committed in policy, principle, and practice to maintaining an environment which is free of intolerance and illegal or discriminatory behavior towards any person in accordance with state and federal law, regulations, and executive orders.

Title IX Grievance (Sexual Violence) Policy

MVCC does not tolerate sexual harassment (including forms of sex-based violence). The College is committed to providing options, support and assistance to victims/survivors of unwelcome sexual conduct, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and/or stalking to ensure that they can continue to participate in MVCC-wide and campus programs, activities, and employment. Definitions, reporting, and process are available on this page under "III. Students."
 
In accordance with the Students’ Bill of Rights, reporting individuals shall have the right to pursue more than one option at the same time, or to choose not to participate in any option as outlined under Title IX.

Drug/Tobacco- and Gambling-Free Schools and Campuses

  • MVCC is a tobacco-free campus.
  • Use of alcohol or illicit drugs is strictly prohibited. 
  • Gambling is strictly prohibited and violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

MVCC clearly states that it seeks to assure the health and well-being of all students and is committed to a standard of conduct that prohibits, at a minimum, the unlawful possession, use, and/or distribution of alcohol and other drugs by students, as well as gambling. The College is committed to prevention efforts and intervention techniques.

Students should remember that the sale, use or even possession of a narcotic or dangerous drug constitutes an illegal act, unless expressly permitted by law. Legal authorities are required by their office to investigate and to prosecute whenever there is evidence of such illegal activity, and the College student is not immune from such investigation and prosecution. The College, therefore, will readily cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the upholding of the law.

If a student does engage in such illegal activity, it should be understood that they face not only legal prosecution but also the possibility of disciplinary action through Judicial Affairs and Community Standards. More information can be found in the online Student Handbook.