Mission Statement
As Northwest Florida’s premier educational institution, we prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s success.
Guiding Principles
Accessibility
Creating a welcoming community where all feel a sense of
belonging and are provided opportunities to succeed.
Excellence
Relentlessly pursuing achievement in academics, arts, and athletics.
Innovation
Cultivating creative and entrepreneurial solutions to meet the
needs of our students, employees, and community.
Spirit of Service
Exhibiting dedication and commitment through service to the
Raider community.
Stewardship
Demonstrating social responsibility, care of the environment,
and responsible use of resources.
Vision Statement
To transform lives through exemplary, relevant programs and educational experiences, meeting the workforce demands of our ever-changing economy.
Guiding Principles
Honor • Excellence • Innovation • Service • Purpose
Pillars
1
Student Experience
Enhance student academic achievement, persistence, and completion through effective onboarding, enrollment, personalized advising, proactive engagement strategies, high-quality instruction, and streamlined academic support systems.
2
Economic Impact
Advance regional prosperity by providing workforce-aligned programs, legacy-driven innovation, and structured pathways that drive student enrollment, retention, completion, and career success.
3
Employee Excellence
Build a culture of honor by continuing to invest in employee recruitment, development, retention, communication, and celebration.
4
Community Connection
Cultivate institutional pride and a shared identity by leveraging campus and center amenities, serving the community, bolstering strategic partnerships, and amplifying storytelling to unify our community around a common mission.
5
Resource Stewardship
Secure the college’s future through proactive fundraising, grant acquisition, program development and review, enrollment growth, diversified revenue streams, and transparent financial management.
Student Demographics
458
Collegiate High
School Enrollment
Over
5%
Students receiving
GI Bill benefits
nearly 3x average
Total Credentials
1,496
|
745
Associate in
Arts
|
197
Associate in
Science
|
185
Bachelor’s
|
Academics
44
Certificate &
Other Programs
Athletics
4 Teams
|
43
Conference
Championships
|
18
Regional
Championships
|
Locations
2
Campuses
Niceville &
Fort Walton Beach
5
Centers
Crestview
DeFuniak Springs
Hurlburt Field
South Walton
2
Environmental
Initiatives
