The mission and primary responsibility of The Art Institute of Colorado shall be to provide higher education programs leading to professional opportunities in the fields of art and design, culinary arts and technology which prepare graduates for job entry and career advancement.

The mission is accomplished by:

• Fostering student success
• Continuing to employ faculty who possess industry experience and who exhibit excellence in teaching
• Promoting growth through program offerings that meet employment needs Ensuring program integrity and graduate outcomes
• Fostering personal and professional growth for faculty, staff and students
• Implementing a comprehensive and ongoing program for assessing student learning as a key component of institutional effectiveness.
• Continual institutional improvement and effective management of change.