[ ABOUT FRIENDS: OUR MISSION ]
Our Mission and Purpose
Mission Statement
Friends University exists to provide a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education that incorporates liberal arts instruction and professional studies within the context of the Christian faith.
Purpose Statements
Friends University believes that it can fulfill its mission by adhering to the following purposes:
- To provide the opportunity for high-quality learning experiences.
- To encourage exploration of values Ð personal, ethical, religious, and professional, as enriched by the Christian faith.
- To provide a liberal arts foundation which will prepare students for life in a diverse and changing world.
- To provide liberal arts and professional offerings in delivery modes that are appropriate and varied to a diverse population of students.
- To provide a learning environment that encourages open communication, collaboration, ethical standards and life-long learning.
Graduates of Friends University will demonstrate:
- The ability to read, write and speak appropriately and effectively.
- The ability to use mathematical concepts to solve problems.
- The ability to explain at least part of the natural world through the scientific process.
- The ability to use computers and understand developing technology in a contemporary society.
- An understanding of the arts and humanities as fields of study that contribute to our growth both individually and corporately.
- An understanding of Christian faith in the context of contemporary existence.
- An understanding of the geography, politics, beliefs, and customs of the United States and at least one culture outside the United States.
- An understanding of the major concepts of the behavioral and social sciences.
- Competency in basic research related skills.
- The ability to respectfully engage persons whose culture, ideas, and beliefs differ from their own in recognition of our human diversity.
- Mastery of the level of knowledge appropriate to the degree attained.
Friends University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, telephone (312) 263-0456.
Non-Discriminatory/Equal Opportunity Policy
Friends University is an educational institution that admits academically qualified students without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, marital, disability, or veteran status, to all the rights and privileges, programs, and opportunities generally available to students.ÊInquiries regarding these policies may be directed to the EEO/Title IX Coordinator of the University, Office of Human Resources.
