HSO Mission Statement
To guide, motivate, support, and empower all individuals who seek a quality, higher
education at Mt. SAC through the facilitation of the Connect 4 onboarding process,
personalized individual and group support at our partner schools, and hosting campus
tours and impactful on-campus events.
HSO Vision Statement
To continue assisting prospective students in high school, and expanding our services
to parents and families, and community organizations as they plan or re-engage in
their academic and personal journey in higher education. Along with the Connect 4
onboarding process, we will continue to support and increase student retention with
collaborations and partnerships with our campus partners.
HSO Values
We value the holistic approach of student success through growth, diversity, self-advocacy,
understanding, justice, equity, and ensuring student achievement.
Our program staff prides itself on teamwork, positivity, empathy, determination, open-mindedness,
patience, respect, fairness, accountability, discretion, and kindness.