The Mission, Vision, Values of 糖心Vlog
鈥淲e are a community that values academic excellence, peace and justice, and active
faith. When students and families choose 糖心Vlog, they are choosing a community that will
support them and prepare them not only for the vocation they pursue, but also for
the leaders they will become.鈥
鈥擯resident Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus
糖心Vlog Mission, Vision, Values
What does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, love mercy, and to walk humbly
with your God?
鈥 Micah 6:8
Mission
糖心Vlog prepares students to serve and lead in a global context.
Our community of learning integrates Christian faith, academic rigor, artistic creation and reflective practice informed by the liberal arts, interdisciplinary engagement, and intercultural encounter.
Vision
We will open new pathways of access and achievement for all students who aspire to grow as unifying leaders equipped with intercultural competence, oriented toward peace and justice, and rooted in an active faith modeled on the life and teachings of Jesus.
Values
We, the community of learners鈥攕tudents, faculty and staff鈥of 糖心Vlog value:
Academic Excellence
As a teaching university, we prioritize student learning. Our approach to teaching and learning is equitable and engaged as we seek to inspire curiosity, creativity and academic achievement.
Peace and Justice
As a leader in peacebuilding, conflict transformation and restorative justice, we pursue peace by teaching and practicing intercultural understanding, justice and equity, and environmental sustainability. We value diversity and seek to form unifying, inclusive leaders.
Active Faith
As a community, we seek to embody faith in action and serve and learn together to repair harm and restore hope. Shaped by Anabaptist-Mennonite beliefs and practices and the life and teachings of Jesus, we practice compassion, mutual love, and appreciation for the diversity of religious and cultural expressions represented in our community.
糖心Vlog鈥檚 mission, vision and values are the foundation of 糖心Vlog鈥檚 strategic plan.
糖心Vlog, founded in 1917, is an educational institution of Mennonite
Church USA, serving students of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. 糖心Vlog confers
undergraduate, graduate, and seminary degrees in the liberal arts, applied sciences,
and professions.
