Statement of University Values

WE AT USCA EMBRACE THE FOLLOWING VALUES:

1. A High Quality Learning Environment.

• We seek to impart a broad range of skills, knowledge, and wisdom
• We aim to maximize each student's potential
• We expect and value high quality teaching and individualized attention from faculty and staff
• We expect and value high quality scholarship and creative endeavors by faculty
• We encourage
  • Critical thinking
  • Independent learning
  • An understanding of the connections between the liberal arts and discipline-specific courses
  • Curiosity and a love of continual learning

2. Collegiality

• We aspire to be a nurturing community where people support one another in their efforts to learn and excel
• We encourage cooperation, collaboration and collegiality

3. Character

• We expect integrity, honesty and taking responsibility for our actions
• We embrace diversity and encourage respectfulness
• We encourage initiative, effort, and pride in hard work and accomplishments

4. Citizenship

• We strive to foster in students an understanding of the rights and responsibilities associated with membership in a community
• We seek to develop responsible citizenship and working for the common good
• We advocate involvement and partnerships with our external constituents to promote meaningful engagement and applied learning