The College community encompasses our students, faculty, staff and the public we serve. Our community is built upon mutual respect, effective and open communication, and civic responsibility.
Daytona State College strives for the highest ethical standards in all areas of operation, including the fair and consistent treatment of all members of the College community. The college fully supports academic freedom and the right of intellectual pursuit.
To achieve academic excellence, professionalism, and quality in all the programs and services we offer, Daytona State College employs a system of continuous improvement based on assessment, accountability and engagement with the entire community.
Diversity of people, thought and expression provides energy and vitality for the learning process. Daytona State College celebrates both the originality and distinction of individuals and cultures, while at the same time valuing the common bonds that unite us as a global community.
Innovation and creativity are the keys to our growth as an institution, as well as the growth and success of our students. Daytona State College prides itself on its ability to adapt to a rapidly changing world, finding positive and creative solutions to the challenges it faces.
There is no value more important than the success of our students. Our main goal is to provide students with the skills, knowledge and drive to succeed in the classroom, the workplace and in life. Beyond this success, we hope to instill in our students a lifelong love of learning.