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The Strategic Planning Steering Committee articulated a set of core values to serve as a compass for this work. Our values serve as touchstones for the choices we make and the priorities we set.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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We believe in the transformative power of a liberal arts education and through a culture of deep inquiry, creative exploration, critical thinking, and a passion for learning.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>

Academic Excellence & Intellectual Curiosity<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

We believe in the transformative power of a liberal arts education and through a culture of deep inquiry, creative exploration, critical thinking, and a passion for learning.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a>

Academic Excellence & Intellectual Curiosity<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We believe the richest learning emerges through engagement across difference and recognize that this requires us to create and sustain a community where everyone\u2014from all identities, backgrounds, and experiences\u2014can thrive.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>

Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

We believe the richest learning emerges through engagement across difference and recognize that this requires us to create and sustain a community where everyone\u2014from all identities, backgrounds, and experiences\u2014can thrive.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a>

Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students, faculty, and staff learn and grow together in a community that fosters lifelong relationships, with all members contributing to a welcoming, open, and supportive environment.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>

Collaborative Community & Residential Learning<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students, faculty, and staff learn and grow together in a community that fosters lifelong relationships, with all members contributing to a welcoming, open, and supportive environment.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a>

Collaborative Community & Residential Learning<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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We prepare students to lead with integrity, empathy, social responsibility, and a commitment to the greater good.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>

Civic Engagement & Ethical Leadership<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

We prepare students to lead with integrity, empathy, social responsibility, and a commitment to the greater good.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a>

Civic Engagement & Ethical Leadership<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We act as responsible stewards of our financial, institutional and natural resources to ensure a thriving future for generations to come.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>

Stewardship & Sustainability<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

We act as responsible stewards of our financial, institutional and natural resources to ensure a thriving future for generations to come.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a>

Stewardship & Sustainability<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We honor the radical nature of our founding by continually examining the status quo. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is a community in which all members are invited to imagine how we might do things in new and better ways\u2014and to see possibility in every dimension of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ experience and beyond.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>

Exploration & Innovation<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

We honor the radical nature of our founding by continually examining the status quo. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is a community in which all members are invited to imagine how we might do things in new and better ways\u2014and to see possibility in every dimension of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ experience and beyond.<\/p><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a>

Exploration & Innovation<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n