Within City Colleges of Chicago, each college is motivated, propelled, and differentiated by unique aspects of their community and the services they offer. This is reflected in Kennedy-King’s culture drivers, which distinguish us from the other members of the system and build upon the system-wide strategy the Kennedy-King brand is rooted in.

System culture

All-empowering access  
On your side, every-step-of-the-way support  
World-ready, world-class learning

Kennedy-King culture

Intentional future-building  
We own our role in effecting and elevating the narrative of our neighborhood. We build that sense of responsibility and possibility into everything we do, for our community’s and our students’ futures.

Nurtured, dream-driven life skills

We open people’s worldview by keeping our eyes on the prize — fostering an environment, policies, and programs guided by the content of character and cultural ideal Kennedy and King lived and gave their lives for.

Character

The heartfelt believer 
Primed  •  Devoted  •  Thoughtful