ABOUT CCLCS
Vision To be the leading Caribbean tertiary institution in the advancement of social justice through accessible, world class competency-based education, lifelong learning and evidence-based knowledge products.
Mission To produce highly competent global citizens with the skills to promote social justice across all spheres of influence.
Values Social and Economic Justice, Accessible Education Opportunities, Lifelong Learning, Rigorous Quality, Integrity, Transparency, Decent Work, Community, Mutual Respect, Innovation
Objectives
1.0 Excellence in Teaching, Lifelong Learning and Research
2.0 Contribution to National Development
3.0 Improved Capacity to Attract Students
4.0 Improved Financial Resilience
5.0 Increased Capacity to Meet Stakeholder Expectations
6.0 Institutional Excellence
To achieve our mission of promoting social justice across all spheres of influence, we focus on four essential pillars that support a fair and equitable society:
Human Rights: The fundamental recognition of the inherent dignity of every individual. This includes the right to education, the right to organize, and the right to “Decent Work.”
Access: The removal of barriers—financial, social, or physical—that prevent individuals from reaching their full potential. Without access, opportunity remains a privilege rather than a right.
Participation: The principle that people must have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives. This is the heart of workplace democracy and community empowerment.
Equity: The recognition that individuals start from different places and require different resources to achieve the same outcome. It is the active practice of fairness to ensure a level playing field for all.