Profile: Arapahoe Community College

Arapahoe Community College 

Where We Are Today . . .

• Currently has over 7,500 students and 70 degree and certificate programs.
• Majority of classes held in the Main building completed in 1974. Annex added in 1977 with additional classrooms, laboratories, an art gallery, shop areas and all physical education facilities including gymnasium, swimming pool, and Fitness Center.
• Art and Design Center (Alamo) acquired 1990, home to ACC's art, fine art, design, and technology programs.
• 51-acre campus located in Littleton, Colorado, adjacent to downtown area. Enjoy panoramic views of the Colorado Rockies. City of Denver lies 10 miles due north.
• Classes also available at Colorado Center for Professional Development in Greenwood Village and at other sites in the south Metro Denver area.
• Through a unique consortium of Arapahoe Community College, the University of Colorado at Denver, the University of Denver and the Douglas County School District, the University Center of Chaparral near Parker opened in spring 2001.
• Distance learning, with web-based instruction and other technology continues to expand.

Vision Statement

To be an innovative, learning-centered community college recognized as a vital link in the economic vitality of the community and as a leader in education.

Mission Statement

To provide an accessible, responsive learning environment that facilitates the achievement of educational, professional, and personal goals by our students and other members of our communities in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity, and innovation.

Statement of Values.
Learning We value upholding the highest academic standards and supporting the personal growth of each individual – ideals that nurture life-long learning and an entrepreneurial spirit.			Integrity We value the free exchange of ideas in an environment that embraces honesty, and personal responsibility, as well as intellectual and cultural diversity.
	Collegiality We value fostering relationship with our students, our communities, and our colleagues in an atmosphere of mutual respect, open communication, and trust.