Our Vision:
Saddleback College will focus on a high rate of transfer; life- long learning; enhancing students' basic skills; and career technical education as necessitated by the changing economic, demographic and workforce characteristics of South Orange County.

Our Mission:
To provide access to learning opportunities that promote student success; to foster intellectual growth, individual expression; and to support a dynamic and diverse environment of innovation and collegiality.

Our Goal:
The primary goal of Saddleback College is to provide a comprehensive postsecondary education and a full range of student services. Emphasis is placed on open access to all students, including a changing and diverse student population. Academic success and student achievement are joint responsibilities of the students, the staff, and the College. To this end, the College will:

1. Provide educational programs leading to the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees.
2. Provide a comprehensive, broad range of high-quality courses and programs to enable students to pursue their educational objectives and career goals.
3. Provide a meaningful general education program including baccalaureate-level transfer and occupational curricula.
4. Provide necessary developmental, remedial, and basic skills instruction so that students may be successful in their chosen course of study.
5. Provide access for the community to the educational, cultural, and recreational resources of the College.
6. Provide counseling and other support services which are responsive to the needs of students.
7. Provide opportunities in continuing education and community services, including courses for skills upgrading and retraining for professionals and life-long learning for older adults.
8. Provide opportunities for the promotion of economic development within the scope of the mission of the District and the College.

Administrators and Leadership

Governing Groups and Staff Organization

Administration Offices Office of the President President's welcome, accreditation information, and other resources Office of Instruction Faculty manual, forms, and other resources for Saddleback faculty College Technology Support Computer help desk, duplicating, media services, publications, ITC, DECC, and much more! Facilities and Maintenance (949)582-4880 Facilities contacts, staff, HVAC monitoring, and other resources Research, Planning and Grants RPG information and resources for faculty and staff Staff Development Workshops, in-service training, and other staff development opportunities Student Services Need help? Check us out - Counseling, Health Center, Admissions, Bookstore and much more.

Governance Academic Senate Academic Senate meeting information and other documents Accreditation Accreditation meeting information and other documents Classified Senate Classified Senate meeting information and other documents Committees Faculty Association Institutional Effectiveness Planning and Budget Council Research Planning & Grants Bargaining Units CSEA Chapter 586 California School Employees Association Chapter 586