About
Mission, Vision, and Values
Strategic Plan
To fulfill our mission, to achieve our re-envisioned goals, and to implement the strategic imperatives in our plan, DCE commits to being guided by transparency and light.
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Our Values
UC Irvine DCE - We LIGHT the way for learners
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Learners at the Center
We put learners first by addressing their needs, supporting their experience, and investing in their success. We are committed to providing access to all learners.
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Intentional Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
We strive to create and nurture a culture of inclusivity, diversity, equity, and belonging among our learners, instructors, and team members.
G
Greatness
We uphold the highest standard of excellence in all that we do – including best-in-class academic instruction and instructors. We embrace innovation, spotlighting leading-edge, accessible learning experiences and exceptional services for our learners and partners.
H
Heart
We lead with heart, compassion, and commitment to understand learners, the community, industry, and our schools on campus. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, we illuminate ideas to provide the most valuable learning experiences possible for our local and global communities, including UC Irvine alumni.
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Transparency & Integrity
We are committed to doing what is right — and being transparent about it, even when no one is watching.