Mar 27, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

College Vision, Purpose, Values, and Mission Statement


A group of people standing outdoors on a sunny day posing together. They are gathered on a paved walkway with trees and other individuals in the background. Some are wearing backpacks and casual clothing, while a person in the center is dressed in more formal attire. The group is participating in and enjoying a campus event.

Vision

5,000 Chattanooga State students will earn a credential that creates a pathway to family-sustaining wages. 

Purpose

We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Values

We cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment.

We care about the well-being of each other.

We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

Mission Statement

We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations.

Together, we enrich the lives of students and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

 

https://chattanoogastate.edu/purpose-values-mission-statement