As a
community of learners, we strive to create and sustain an environment that
is value-centered, intellectually challenging, aesthetically inspiring, and
culturally diverse. We integrate
a four-year program of general education with in-depth study in the major
and a rich array of co-curricular activities in order to foster the
discovery of connections among disciplines and of larger patterns of
meaning. Through these
experiences, we help our students explore multiple perspectives on the human
condition and prepare themselves for rich personal and professional lives –
for leadership, citizenship, and service in a global context.
–
Statements
of Mission and Purpose,
Monmouth College Catalogue
Offices and Resources
We know that an engaged community is a
learning community. We expect all college personnel to be fully committed to
promoting the Monmouth ideal of a student-centered, liberal arts education.
We know that students who are engaged intellectually and socially are
better prepared for success. Therefore, we will provide facilities and
resources that encourage interactive learning, both within
and outside the classroom, and we will encourage our students to be active
in campus and civic organizations.
We know that in order to succeed in a complex world, students must be
able to adapt quickly to new ideas and technologies,
even as they weigh the benefits and deficits of innovation with a critical,
curious intelligence. Therefore, we will emphasize critical, creative,
responsive thinking throughout our academic program, and we will remain open
to innovative curricula, technology, and partnerships.
- A Vision for Monmouth College, 2009