We are a community of scholars who work together to educate ourselves and others by engaging in academic, civic, and social endeavors. Through our participation in learning communities, we affirm our commitment to a campus culture of inquiry, inclusiveness, and respect.
Our Values
Academically, we expect our faculty, students, and staff to:
• know ourselves as discerning thinkers who are able to evaluate and interpret complex information from a variety of sources
• have a strong commitment to making learning a life-long process
• express ourselves thoughtfully and with meaning in a variety of contexts
Professionally, we expect our faculty, students and staff to:
• work well in teams, including those of varied composition, building consensus and working with dissension
• utilize learned technological skills in ways which further and enhance our careers
• act creatively, ethically, and with initiative
Socially, we expect our faculty, students, and staff to:
• demonstrate a sense of commitment to local and global concerns
• contribute our time, talents, and efforts in service to the community
• recognize ourselves as part of a diverse and ever-changing world