Our Mission & Vision

Who we are. What we value. What we strive to accomplish. 

Established in 1994, Cal State Monterey Bay is guided and inspired by its founding vision statement—to become a collaborative intellectual community that serves the diverse people of California through high-quality, innovative education. 

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Mission

To prepare students to contribute responsibly to California and the global community by providing transformative learning experiences in an inclusive environment.

Vision 

We will be recognized as a premier comprehensive university that prepares reflective practitioners, innovative leaders, and thriving citizens dedicated to the public good.

Values

We have identified nine core values based on our Vision. These provide a common focus for our academic programming, enrollment efforts, budgeting, fundraising, and general operations.

1. Student-centeredness
2. Intellectual Curiosity
3. Creativity and Innovation
4. Integrity, Accountability and Mutual Respect
5. Community and Belonging
6. Service and Civic Engagement
7. Sustainability
8. Global Orientation
9. Health and Wellness

Strategic Plan

Our strategic plan serves as a reminder of what we value most. This living document continues to inform us as we set priorities, establish processes, make budget decisions, and evaluate our effectiveness. 

Every few years we evaluate this strategic plan and update or add priorities based on our region’s needs. Read the most recent executive summary here.