B01.01.02 Douglas College Values

These guiding principles shape the Douglas College learning community and govern our decision-making.

We believe that students are our primary focus.

We believe in fostering a dynamic, accessible and supportive teaching and learning environment that prizes excellence and innovation. We value creative and critical thinking and the will to challenge and be challenged.

We believe in honouring the contribution and worth of all individuals. We welcome diversity with its rich complexity and believe that all voices need to be heard.

We believe that it is our duty to be thoughtful and caring stewards of the personal, physical and fiscal resources entrusted to us. We practice social, environmental and community responsibility.

We believe that intellectual growth and exploration inspire well-rounded, responsible and contributing citizens. We invite everyone into the excitement and curiosity of learning.

We believe in the power of dreams and in the power of education to make them come true.