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Our Mission
De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that
challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities;
to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the
nation and the world. The college engages students in creative work that demonstrates
the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college’s Institutional Core
Competencies:
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Communication and expression
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Information literacy
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Physical and mental wellness and personal responsibility
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Civic capacity for global, cultural, social and environmental justice
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Critical thinking
Accreditation
In January 2025, De Anza’s accreditation was reaffirmed for a full seven-year cycle
by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With this action,
the commission also commended the college for exemplary performance in using
disaggregated data to guide planning and programs supporting historically underserved
student populations.
The commission’s action was based on its review of an extensive Institutional Self-
Evaluation Report and other documents, along with findings of an external peer review
team that visited the campus over two days in October 2024.
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