Instructional InnovationCouncil & Employee Development Council

A few years ago, Nancy Burke publish a book of entitled 'Teachers Are Special' - A Tribute to Those Who Educate, Encourage & Inspire. It reminds me that teachers can and do make a difference, that teaching is an investment on our future, and that teaching excellence is synonymous with exploration and innovation.  I wish to encourage all faculty members to be creative and to examine new ways of delivering and achieving the curriculum. I also wish to invite each faculty member to participate in the activities, programs and opportunities made available through our instructional innovative initiatives. Robert W. Ramsay, Chancellor October 14, 2002           Updated  May 15, 2002

VISION STATEMENT  We will . . . . meet the educational needs of the community provide the highest quality education help students achieve their learning objectives demonstrate innovation in instruction and services provide an atmosphere conductive to learning, teaching and working reflect the ethnic diversity of the community in our workforce empower students, faculty, staff, and administrators assure that educational opportunities are geographically accessible help prepare elementary and secondary students for college be a resource for community and enrichment be full participants in regional economic development aggressively pursue resources needed to achieve our vision be advocates for change needed to achieve our vision be committed to fiscal responsibility, value, and accountability .... because, we change lives ACCD Board of Trustees - 1994

As leaders of an educational institution, the Chancellor and I firmly believe that all individuals have the capacity to make a contribution to themselves, their job and the community. Although the extent of one's contribution depends upon ability and desire, true potential lies within knowledge. We are committed to individual staff development through incentives for education and training. By way of these programs, I hope to encourage both your personal and professional enrichment. Ernest A. Martinez, Executive Vice Chancellor Back to ACCD     Direct Comments about this page to