ALL FOR ONE — ONE FOR OUR STUDENTS
Our commitment to continuous improvement – to questioning and analyzing all we do to find new and better ways to serve our students – drives us day in, and day out. As leaders in health care education, our faculty and associates work as a team to advocate for the success of our students and elevate the care of our communities.
We are proud that West Coast University has been certified as a Great Place to Work for the second year in a row! Great Place to Work® is a global recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace. Our certification is once again validation that we have a high-trust, positive workplace culture where associates are a priority.
OUR MISSION
At West Coast University, we embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to professional success. We deliver transformational education within a culture of integrity and personal accountability. We design market-responsive programs through collaboration between faculty and industry professionals. We continuously pursue more effective and innovative ways through which students develop the competencies and confidence required in a complex and changing world.
OUR CULTURE
As a Deliberately Developmental Organization (DDO), we dedicate ourselves to the individual transformation and growth of our associates. We believe that by fueling personal advancement, we empower the progress of the entire organization. By nurturing a safe environment that encourages everyone to be their best, we build and sustain a collective learning community in which everyone excels.
Being a part of our team means moving at a fast pace in a dynamic environment. As we drive innovation and explore and implement new ways of learning and teaching, we strive to revolutionize higher education while inspiring tomorrow’s leaders. We are agile. We are transformative. We are committed. We are West Coast University.
OUR VALUES
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Student-Centered
Student-Centered
Our organization puts students and their long-term success at the center of our values.
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Learn + Grow = Thrive
Learn + Grow = Thrive
As a learning organization, we are committed to helping each member of our organizational community learn, and in so doing, get just a little better all the time.
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Team Oriented
Team Oriented
Emphasizes team over the individual, realizing that the whole is truly greater than the sum of the parts.
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Collegial
Collegial
Authority is equally vested in a number of colleagues, and that collegiality is reflected by a sense of camaraderie amongst those colleagues.
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Transparent
Transparent
We are committed to ensuring visibility into the work and to the outcomes that each of us drive. We believe that practicing transparency illuminates process and highlights our commitment to shared success.
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Consensus-Driven
Consensus-Driven
We believe that in the multitude of input, risk is diminished and quality decisions are more apt to be achieved, ultimately leading to improved outcomes.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The diversity and inclusion at WCU allow individuals from different backgrounds and expertise to come together and work on a common goal. I’ve seen first-hand how this promotes innovation and increases productivity throughout the university.”
JILA T. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DENTAL HYGIENE, WCU
MEANINGFUL WORK
Being able to represent our school and be the point of contact for students as they are taking their first steps in their WCU journey is always gratifying. What I love most is helping our students in whatever way possible to ensure their career dreams come true. Our leadership is amazing and there is always an open line of communication which makes working at WCU so great.”
ADAM E. SENIOR ADMISSIONS ADVISOR, WCU
INNOVATION
Leveraging the unique capabilities of our WCU Innovation Lab, I had the opportunity to collaborate with our General Education and Nursing teams on an interactive episodic case study series that enhances students' knowledge of pathophysiology. It was such a fantastic experience and speaks to investment in innovation at the university.”
TASHEA H. CHAIR, SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, WCU
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
I love the collaborative culture of WCU, as well as the focus on excellence and equity for all our associates and students. I’m part of a dynamic faculty team from different backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities—and I appreciate how we come together with the common goal of supporting our students and their success.”
ANAHID M. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, GENERAL EDUCATION, WCU
CAREER GROWTH
WCU consistently offers a stimulating environment for intellectual growth and development. It is rewarding to work for an organization that provides ongoing opportunities to engage and expand one's knowledge.”
ALEEN F. INSTRUCTOR II, NURSING, WCU
2021 FACULTY OF THE YEAR
MEANINGFUL WORK
I am an alumnus from West Coast University, having completed the LVN-BSN program in 2014. Prior to attending WCU, I spent 8 years in the U.S. Army working as an instructor. Working at WCU was an easy choice because of the great experiences I had here as a student—and I wanted to motivate the next generation of nurses, just like my former instructors motivated me.”
DANIEL A. MANAGER, NURSING PERSISTENCE & OUTCOMES, WCU
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