The Mount Saint Mary College Mission:
Preamble
Mount Saint Mary College is an institution of higher education
guided by the Catholic and Dominican traditions of academic rigor,
pursuit of truth, social justice, leadership and service. The
College Bylaws indicate that Mount Saint Mary College “aims to give
its students a Catholic cultural-professional education in the
liberal arts tradition.”
This distinctive approach provides the philosophy for our
commitment to educating the whole person and to cultivating
intellectual achievement, religious and spiritual growth, and the
development of moral character.
Consistent with these principles, Mount Saint Mary College
endeavors to graduate students who
- are inquisitive and value the free exchange of ideas in pursuit
of truth
- are analytical in their approach to problem solving
- are motivated toward self-improvement
- have developed an aesthetic sense
- possess effective leadership and communication skills
- respect the value and ethics of the Catholic and Dominican
traditions
- embrace civic responsibility and community service
The deepening of Mount Saint Mary College's commitment to these
principles will involve the leadership efforts of the entire
college community, within a culture of academic excellence.
Mission
As reflected in its motto “Doce Me Veritatem” (Teach Me the Truth)
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Mount Saint Mary College is an independent, coeducational
institution committed to providing students with a liberal arts
education to prepare them for lives of leadership and
service. Through a variety of majors and professional
programs, students are also prepared for career entry or graduate
and professional studies.
Consistent with Judeo-Christian values and the Dominican
tradition of education that values the inherent worth of the
individual, the mission of Mount Saint Mary College is to create an
environment which fosters close student-faculty interaction that
enables students to reach their full potential as lifelong
learners.
Mount Saint Mary College strives to provide a stimulating
environment that promotes the intellectual and personal growth of
undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students.