The Mission of the College
Mission
Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is a comprehensive, open-access institution and one of 23 community colleges that make up the Virginia Community College System. Serving a growing and diverse eight-locality region in northwestern Virginia, we promote excellence in teaching and learning as the means to advance the development of students. The College is dedicated to creating a positive, supportive, learning-centered environment for all - students, employees and community members. We are committed as well to strengthening the educational, economic and cultural life of our diverse community.
Through our commitment, we provide accessible, flexible, high-quality and cost-effective educational and workforce training programs that prepare students for further education, job advancement, meaningful careers, lifelong learning and personal fulfillment.
Vision
LFCC enriches communities as we provide exemplary educational opportunities based on our core values.
Values
LFCC embraces the following core values:
- Learning
- We foster an environment that ignites and sustains a passion for lifelong learning.
- High Performance
- We are focused, responsive, collaborative and accountable.
- Integrity
- We exemplify honesty, character and respect for our communities.
- Positive Spirit
- We value creativity, enthusiasm and a "can-do" attitude.
- Diversity
- We honor the uniqueness of individuals and communities.

