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±«Óãtv has adopted Mission, Vision, and Core Values statements that guide decision-making and daily operations.
(Adopted by the Board of Trustees, May 1997)
±«Óãtv is a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society.
(Adopted by the Board of Trustees, October 2023)
By its sesquicentennial in 2028, ±«Óãtv will be a regional institution of choice, known for its transformational student outcomes, excellent return on financial investment, and its vibrant campus culture.
In light of its mission and vision, the purpose of ±«Óãtv is to equip its graduates with:
In fulfilling the University’s mission and vision through its strategic planning process, ±«Óãtv is committed to upholding the following core values grounded in Scripture, guided particularly by I Corinthians 13, to prepare servant-leaders for a global society:
±«Óãtv is Christ-centered. From its inception, and continuing today, the University is a distinctively Christian and Baptist institution supporting a Christian worldview. Led by the Spirit, following the example of Jesus Christ, the University family seeks to demonstrate commitment to love, mercy, and grace.
±«Óãtv’s academic foundations are built on historical Baptist traditions beginning with the Southwest Missouri Baptist Association and continuing today with the Missouri Baptist Convention. This heritage acknowledges God as the ultimate source of all knowledge and truth. It is committed to scholarly endeavor, under God, seeking a proper balance between academic freedom and academic responsibility.
±«Óãtv is a caring community. Scripture teaches that all individuals are worthy in the eyes of God. Therefore, we will honor and serve one another in love.
±«Óãtv is an academic community. The University pursues excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Students are prepared to meet the challenges of a global society through the integration of Christian faith, liberal arts, research, and professional studies. The University recognizes that academic excellence is achieved through continuously striving for improvement.
±«Óãtv encourages the social and spiritual development of the University family. Students, faculty, and staff are provided intentional opportunities to grow spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally through exposure and response to the needs of the larger community.
±«Óãtv recognizes the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, the University will offer opportunities for education and activities which promote personal wellness.