About RCCD
Mission
Riverside Community College District supports its colleges in empowering diverse learners,
advancing equity, and promoting social justice and economic mobility through affordable
public higher education. We provide the systems, resources and leadership needed to
eliminate barriers, foster student success, and drive institutional transformation
across the region.
Vision
We envision a thriving region where education fuels opportunity, equity is realized, and every student has the power to shape their future.
Guiding Principles
The following values guide how RCCD serves its colleges and communities:
- Student Success as Our Purpose: We exist to enable student learning, completion and opportunity—supporting colleges to design systems that place students first.
- Equity in Action: We operationalize equity across policy, practice and resource allocation—especially for historically marginalized students and communities.
- Collaboration Across Communities: We champion partnerships with industry, education and the community to expand impact and build shared prosperity.
- Integrity and Accountability: We lead with transparency, uphold trust and take responsibility for aligning our efforts with our mission and goals in service to our colleges and community.
- Innovation for the Future: We embrace change, encourage creative problem solving, integrate technology, and use data and reflection to improve outcomes for all.