‘Valley Up! the Mountain’ Leadership Summit Sets Bold Vision for Centennial Year and Beyond
San Bernardino Valley College kicked off its centennial year with the inaugural “Valley
Up! the Mountain” Leadership Summit, bringing together faculty, staff, and administrators
for a day of collaboration, reflection, and forward-looking planning in Lake Arrowhead.
The summit was designed to strengthen community ties and reimagine what it would take
for SBVC to be ranked #1 in the world. Guided by the principle of Advancing Community,
participants engaged in conversations and activities that reaffirmed the college’s
commitment to student success, equity, and innovation.
The day was anchored around four strategic priorities: Career & Transfer, Health &
Safety, Boldly Student-Centered, and Opportunities for All—each rooted in SBVC’s core
values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. Through breakout discussions,
interactive “choose your adventure” activities, and candid dialogue about campus safety
and belonging, the summit provided a platform to align goals across all employee groups.
The energy of the day was palpable, leaving participants with renewed connections
and a shared determination to climb higher together. As SBVC embarks on its second
century, the Valley Up! Initiative 2025-2030 will serve as both a rallying cry and
roadmap for the college’s next era of growth, transformation, and excellence.
