Mission, Vision & Values
Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston is a public university grounded in the principles of the liberal arts and committed to developing ethically centered, intellectually versatile and globally fluent citizens who create innovative solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges.
Approved by the College of Charleston Board of Trustees on May 7, 2020
Approved by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education on May 7, 2020
Vision
The College of Charleston will be a transformative national university redefining liberal arts education through innovation.
Core Values
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Integrity
We take accountability for our actions and adhere to the highest ethical standards in all our professional obligations and personal responsibilities. We demonstrate respect for self, others and place.
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Academic Excellence
We are committed to a dynamic intellectual community, high academic standards, strong academic programs, exceptional teacher-scholars, engaged students and lifelong learners.
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Liberal Arts Education
We encourage intellectual curiosity and foster each student’s ability to think creatively and analyze, synthesize, apply and communicate knowledge from many sources.
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Respect for the Individual
We create and nurture a globally-oriented academic community, whose members value and respect one another.
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Student Centeredness
We are devoted to nurturing thriving scholar-citizens through the intellectual, ethical and social development of each individual student.
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Innovation
We act with an entrepreneurial spirit to imagine and implement creative, bold and sustainable solutions in our pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement.
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Public Mission
We demonstrate social responsibility in meeting the educational and professional needs of our community, our state, our nation and the world.