“EMCC has taught me lots of hands-on learning, and provides the best education around while doing it at an incredibly affordable price.”
Mission & Vision

Mission Statement
Eastern Maine Community College’s mission is to serve as a dynamic educational institution that empowers learners to meet their personal and professional goals, and to collaborate with our business and community partners to support their growth and success.
Values & Guiding Principles
Value: Educational Excellence
- Principle: We develop and deliver high quality educational experiences that are relevant and responsive
- Principle: We offer educational pathways that provide value to our learners, industry partners and communities
- Principle: We foster lifelong learning
Value: Respect for All
- Principle: We provide opportunities that are equitable
- Principle: We encourage diverse perspectives
- Principle: We treat others with empathy
Value: Honesty & Integrity
- Principle: We act with altruism, transparency, and compassion
- Principle: We strive for fiscal responsibility and environmental sustainability in all aspects of our operations
Value: Collaboration
- Principle: We work collaboratively with our community partners to create opportunities for current and future generations
- Principle: We work collaboratively with other institutions of higher education to create meaningful transfer pathways
- Principle: We work collaboratively with our industry partners to continually adapt our programs to meet the needs of a changing economy
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Vision
We will inspire all our learners to become skilled individuals who thrive in their careers and have a positive impact on their communities, the workforce, and society.
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EMCC Planning Timeline
In the interest of open and transparent communication with our internal and external community, our Planning Timeline serves as a way for our national, state, and college-level documents to be available for reference and to show progress in striving to meet the expectations we set in our mission and vision.