Montgomery College is a public, fully accredited, open admission institution. Led by President Jermaine F. Williams, Ph.D., MC is dedicated to student success and widely recognized for the quality and scope of its academic programs. More than just words, our mission, vision, and values reflect, in an inspiring way, who we are as an institution and why we are so dedicated to our students and their success. These aspirational standards set our priorities and drive our actions every day. OUR MISSION: We empower our students to change their lives, and we enrich the life of our community. We are accountable for our results. OUR VISION: With a sense of urgency for the future, Montgomery College will be a national model of educational excellence, opportunity, and student success. Our organization will be characterized by agility and relevance as it meets the dynamic challenges facing our students and community. OUR VALUES: EXCELLENCE * INTEGRITY * INNOVATION * DIVERSITY * STEWARDSHIP * SUSTAINABILITY Montgomery College has grown into an institution where radical inclusion—that is, deeply rooted values of welcoming all individuals who seek higher education or continuing education—is an essential element of our identity. By intentionally cultivating our campuses as places where equal opportunity flourishes, we have advanced our own educational mission, contributed to the aspirations of Montgomery County, and added to the vision of our nation.