Mission & Values
Mission
91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø educates women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times.
- 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø provides a dynamic liberal arts and sciences curriculum of the highest standards so that students and faculty can realize their full creative and intellectual potential.
- 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø fosters an environment in which women can develop high expectations for themselves as individuals, scholars, professionals and citizens of the world.
- 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø strives to be a just and inclusive community that expects honorable behavior, encourages spiritual inquiry and promotes respectful dialogue across differences.
- 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø prepares students of all genders for success in their professions through graduate programs that emphasize dynamic learning in a diverse community.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees, August 2002; reaffirmed by the Board of Trustees, May 2012; revised by the Board of Trustees, May 2024
Values
A Commitment to Women
To a holistic approach to education for women, acknowledging the primacy of intellectual development, with integrating opportunities for physical, social, cultural and spiritual development.
To perspectives within the liberal arts tradition that are particularly significant for women.
A Commitment to Teaching and Learning
- To academic excellence, rigor and creativity that engender the joy of learning.
- To personal interaction between stud