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About Community Ed

PCC Community Education offers hundreds of non­credit and CEU classes each term and enrolls more than 25,000 non­credit students each year in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Columbia, and Yamhill counties as well as online.

Vision

Enriching lives through lifelong learning.

Mission

  • Provide student­-centered, quality, non-­credit classes that promote personal exploration and development.
  • Create and support communities of learners.
  • Connect people to PCC resources, campuses, and learning opportunities.
  • Enhance communities by providing accessible, innovative, and diverse education experiences.

Our values commitment

PCC’s Community Education program is committed to being a place where we learn from each other and all voices, backgrounds, and perspectives are welcomed and respected. We recognize the constant need to evolve in both our understanding and response as we address the needs and interests of our communities. This work of creating an inclusive learning environment belongs to every member of our community. Community Education is a key collaborator in integrating equity, inclusion, and diversity into all aspects of our programming and instruction.