Mission
Our Mission
Dalton State College serves as a catalyst for opportunity and success, dedicated to transforming lives and cultivating partnerships for our students and our region.
Our vision and values
Our strategic vision and core values represent what’s important to us and guide all our activities and actions as members of the Dalton State community.
Our Strategic Vision
Dalton State is a catalyst for opportunity and success for our students and our region.
Overview
Core Values
Our core values are the essential tenets that guide the Dalton State College community. They set forth our beliefs, defining how we should conduct our affairs. At the heart of these values is student welfare. These values guide our decision-making and actions. They are our B.E.A.C.O.N.
Belonging and Engagement
We cultivate a connected, engaged, and empowered campus and community through meaningful interactions across cultures, ideas, values, and perspectives that promote personal growth and academic success for all members of our campus community
Excellence in Teaching and Learning
We provide access to transformational education. We empower faculty, staff and students to pursue excellence in innovation through research-based instructional methods, significant knowledge acquisition, and authentic lifelong learning.
Accountability
We hold one another and our institution accountable. We expect ethical conduct, prioritizing integrity, responsibility, and transparency in all our relationships.
Commitment to Service and Community
We value a campus culture of service, engagement, and collaboration to advance the welfare of Northwest Georgia and beyond.
Openness and Respect
We commit to the intentional creation of a community of learners based on respect, civility, and courtesy.
Nurturing a Culture of Care
We nurture a culture of care by promoting student, faculty, and staff well-being in all aspects of campus life through intentional support systems and access to essential resources, allowing our campus community to achieve its full potential.