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A Catholic university sponsored by the Congregation of
the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Marywood University roots itself in the principle of justice
and a belief that education empowers people. Enacting its
ideals, Marywood offers students a welcoming and supportive
community that encourages men and women of all backgrounds
to shape their lives as leaders in service to others. Proud
of its liberal arts tradition and host of professional
disciplines, Marywood challenges students to broaden their
understanding of global issues and to make decisions based
on spiritual, ethical, and religious values. Marywood calls
upon students to seek their full potential and invites all
to engage in a lifelong process of learning. Witnessing the
efficacy of teaching and scholarship, Marywood educates
students to live responsibly in a diverse and interdependent
world.
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1 Provide a values based context for university
experiences.
- A majority of students will participate in service
opportunities in an on-going way.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the
ethical dimensions of their fields of study.
- A majority of students will participate in spiritual
development activities.
- Employees will demonstrate core values in the work
place.
Goal 2 Foster an awareness and appreciation of the
pluralistic nature of contemporary society.
- Graduates will choose to study or work in
multicultural settings either at home or abroad.
- Students will demonstrate a deeper appreciation for
cultural diversity and an understanding of global
issues.
- Enrolled students will travel abroad during their
college years.
- Employee groups and governing bodies will reflect the
pluralistic nature of contemporary society.
Goal 3 Provide a supportive and welcoming environment to
a diverse academic community.
- Students enrolled in any program will fulfill their
academic goals by successfully completing their degree
work.
- An increasing number of racially and culturally
diverse students and employees will choose Marywood as a
welcoming community.
- Students from a cross-section of socio-economic
groups will enroll in each incoming class.
- Campus constituencies will express satisfaction with
all campus services.
Goal 4 Prepare people for socially responsible leadership
roles.
- Students will participate in an internship or
practicum experience.
- Students will demonstrate a significant level of
co-curricular activities.
- Students will experience positive interactions with
faculty members outside of class.
- Employees will serve as role models of socially
responsible leaders.
Goal 5 Provide a challenging instructional program.
- Students will demonstrate achievement of cognitive
skills at a level comparable to peers on standardized
tests.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to think
critically by engaging in research activities and by
developing problem solving strategies.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate
the liberal arts tradition with their professional
specializations.
- Students will demonstrate competence in both
information literacy skills and communications
skills.
- Faculty will provide evidence of ongoing scholarly
activity.
Goal 6 Inspire a sense of personal responsibility for
responding to social justice issues.
- Faculty, staff and students will participate in
projects designed to address social inequities.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of both national
and international social justice issues.
- Faculty, students and staff will serve as advocates
for justice in their personal and professional
lives.
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