Statement of Purpose

Mission Statement
Dalton State College serves as a catalyst for opportunity and success, dedicated to transforming lives and cultivating partnerships for our students and our region.
 
Vision Statement
Dalton State is a catalyst for opportunity and success for our students and our region.
 
Values Statement
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 COLLABORATION: 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.