In 2007, the College’s employee body met over a period of six (6) weeks in order to establish the College’s Core Values. These values, once established, would support the previously established College Vision and Mission Statements.

Spending time on distilling the College Core Values presented memorable, valuable moments that afforded the organization numerous benefits. All employees present shared in the development of common values. Also:

• They realized that common ground exists;
• They often found that they had (and have) more in common than not.

Their work ensured that:

• the business of the organization would be conducted in a clearly defined, recognizable, manner;
• new hires would come on board with more direction and potentially be more productive; 
• our customers and stakeholders would be able to notice the difference; and
• our pride would grow, as a result. 

As a result of the group work, facilitated by the Director of Human Resources (Lorrita Tucker) and the Coordinator of Training & Professional Development (Constance Ridley Smith),  six core values were established. At the base of these core values is one underpinning value, Integrity and Truth: 

Integrity and Truth

Integrity is doing the right thing for the right reasons all of the time, notwithstanding the loss of personal benefit but doing what is best for the college, students, staff and community. We agreed to model behaviors that demonstrate our commitment to best practices and ethics.

The following seven (7) core values underpin the way in which Bermuda College expects its employees to conduct its business:

Commitment to Students

Bermuda College will anticipate its students’ needs; value and empathize with our students and be aware of what it took for them to get to this point; we will maintain viable programmes that transfer to university and/or equip our students to be successful in the workplace. We will strive toward student satisfaction and retention.

Quality Teaching

We will stimulate students and create vibrant, inclusive and educational environments by, including creativity in the classroom; developing strategies to deal with different learning styles and continuing to add value to each student that comes to our College. 

Commitment to Employees

Bermuda College supports a work environment that is conducive to a healthy balance among work, family life and self, recognizing that is what leads to a dedicated, creative and innovative employee. We will value each employee’s job as a meaningful part of the whole; we will provide professional development opportunities and clearly defined career tracks.  

Respect, Recognition and Being Valued

Bermuda College respects and values all of its constituents by empowering them to decide courses of action in their areas of responsibility. We will recognise employees for doing the right thing, and reward them accordingly. 

Commitment to High Standards

Bermuda College employees will do their best to perform in a professional manner at all times. We will produce quality results and perform work that adds value and meets set goals. We will ensure that all areas function effectively and efficiently; and, monitor programmes, services and business structures to keep them current. 

Stability and Security

Bermuda College will operate via established Standard Operating Procedures and job descriptions. We will create a viable organization; a progressively, dynamic work environment, and a safe campus environment.

Responsibility and Accountability 

We will demonstrate commitment to internal and external stakeholders, with commitment to fairness and equity. We are committed to carrying out our jobs and we will hold each other accountable for maintaining our core values.