Core Values
The college and all of our employees are guided by a set of core values that have been part of MSTC's past and will continue to be part of its future. We are convinced that the key to creating a truly great organization is an intense focus on the values that guide our actions.

As members of the Mid-State Technical College community, we work diligently to weave our core values into the fabric of everything we do to positively impact those who seek our services. Mid-State Technical College and its employees operate with allegiance to the following core values:

	Student Centeredness: We value and respect all students as unique individuals. We assist students in realizing their educational goals and work hard to create a dynamic learning environment. Providing students with a positive educational experience is of vital interest to each of us.
	Commitment: Our actions reflect our dedication to the people we serve and to the college. The success of MSTC depends upon our skills and abilities to communicate, promote, and support our educational offerings, and meet the needs of our students and other stakeholders. We invest the time and energy necessary to fulfill the mission of the college and provide a healthy and safe environment.
	Accountability: We understand and value our individual roles in the college. We take responsibility for processes, decisions, and outcomes within our scope of influence. We work hard to apply our expertise to continuously improve our systems and strengthen organizational performance.
	Respect: We appreciate individual differences and diverse opinions and work together to create a mutually supportive environment. We treat each other with dignity and appreciate individual contributions regardless of position within the college.
	Integrity: Our actions and words signal the institutional integrity of our college. We embrace honesty and base our decision making on a combination of high ethical standards and practical considerations.
	Exceptional Service: We create and improve relationships through positive interactions with others. United by a common purpose, to support and improve learning, we collaborate to provide lifelong learning opportunities that enhance the well-being of individuals, businesses, and communities.