Lenoir-Rhyne College Statement of Values
November 17, 2007

 Lenoir-Rhyne College espouses a set of values designed to inform us, as members of this educational community, in our personal development and our interactions with others. These values establish our principles of operation as an organization. They furnish guidance and assurance to each member of our community, and they help us to see how everyone’s contributions improve the life of our college.

These principles are made manifest through our daily actions, and they are fully realized only when embraced by everyone in our community. Constant and consistent attention to these core values will cultivate the continuous improvement of our institution, will assist us in the achievement of our mission, and will direct us toward realizing our vision as a college.

o       Excellence…
We will strive for excellence in everything we do. We will continuously cultivate our intellectual, physical, and spiritual growth.  We will develop our talents and abilities to their fullest extents.

o       Integrity…
We will act with integrity at all times. We will respect and be honest with each other. We will take personal responsibility for our words and our actions.

o       Care…
We will care about others in our learning and working relationships. We will be responsible stewards of our resources. We will support each other and work together toward the common good.

o       Curiosity…
We will learn from our community, past and present. We will confront important issues with humility and open minds. We will embrace the gains attained from the diversity of people and perspectives.

Lenoir-Rhyne College Mission Statement

In pursuit of the development of the whole person, Lenoir-Rhyne College seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build a sense of community, and promote responsible leadership for service in the world.

As an institution of the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the College holds the conviction that wholeness of personality, true vocation, and the most useful service to God and the world are best discerned from the perspective of Christian faith.

As a community of learning, the College provides programs of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing study committed to the liberal arts and sciences as a foundation for a wide variety of careers and as guidance for a meaningful life.

Lenoir-Rhyne College Vision Statement

Our goal is to be a nationally recognized liberal arts college of choice – known for our excellence in building leaders for tomorrow, developing patterns of lifelong learning, positioning our graduates for success in their professional, personal and spiritual lives and providing an unparalleled quality of caring within our college community.

 

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