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The Statement of Mission for Saint Joseph’s College speaks to our
reason for being---our raison d’etre. As Vice President for Sponsorship
and Mission Integration, I endeavor to make certain that what we say
in the Statement is incorporated into our teaching, administrative and
student operations. In short, I focus on ways to make the Statement a
living, breathing reality, not simply a formula of words.
Sr. Mary George O'Toole, RSM, Ph.D.
Vice President for Sponsorship and Mission Integration
Mission Statement
Rooted in and professing fidelity to the teachings of Jesus Christ and
the doctrines and heritage of the Roman Catholic Church, Saint Joseph's
College, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is a liberal arts college
that nurtures intellectual, spiritual and social growth in students
of all ages and all faiths within a value-centered environment.
In fulfillment of this mission, Saint Joseph’s College will:
• foster a strong academic community dedicated to the pursuit of truth
through serious study, integration of knowledge, and an ongoing dialogue between
faith and reason
• encourage all students to explore widely the arts and sciences
while they also prepare to live ethical and meaningful lives
• provide a strong foundation for graduate study, professional
service, and career advancement
• offers as an extension of its Mission to multiple areas of
the world, both degree and non-degree programs through distance education
• enhance students’ awareness of human dignity and the
meaning of life
• advocate for justice and peace in recognition of each person’s
responsibility for the welfare of both humankind and the environment
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