Coast Mountain College

An accredited college tucked away in the coastal mountains of spectacular British Columbia, Coast Moutain College provides our communities with innovative programs and experiential, place-based education. Coast Mountain College is connected to place-- to rich cultures, rugged landscapes and breathtaking vistas. It is where lifestyle and learning go hand in hand. And experiential learning brings theory to life. At Coast Mountain College, our core values are guiding principles to help us make decisions and determine priorities in our day-to-day work. ADVENTURE We explore and take risks to engage in learning. We live adventure when we: Explore new ways to move courses into the field Help people on their journeys to new careers Seek out and implement new approaches and pedagogy Seek new ways to engage existing and potential partners in education Make education accessible, regardless of geographic challenges TRANSFORMATION We enrich lives through learning. We live transformation when we: Include experiential learning in our programming Transform learning spaces to respond to the evolving educational landscape Help people improve their lives, families, and communities through education Help people to discover new career opportunities Recognize how alumni have transformed their lives Take education to our communities Embed education in a cultural context INTEGRITY We are respectful, transparent, accountable, and inclusive. We live integrity when we: Do the right things – even if they are not always popular Communicate our intentions with clarity Are consistent and accountable in everything we do Discuss our plans openly Stick to our course decisions Practice social, environmental, and financial sustainability Our Core Purpose We create adventurous pathways to transform lives.