Mission & Core Values

Mission Statement

Mitchell College, a private, higher education institution, provides a transforming educational experience culminating in a bachelors or associates degree. Within a diverse and student-centered community and with an emphasis on holistic student development, Mitchell College supports individual learning differences, nurtures untapped academic potential, and instills the professional knowledge and skills needed for students to contribute to an ever-changing world. (Approved 10/04)

The C.A.R.E.S. Values Model

In an era of near overwhelming challenge and change, there exists a great need for soundly held values and beliefs. Mitchell College recognizes this need and embraces the C.A.R.E.S. model, a framework enabling students to understand and nurture five principled values. We believe these five values provide meaning and a sense of purpose to one’s life, and our community of scholars, mentors and role models is committed to nurturing them both inside and outside of the classroom.

C = Citizenship (promoting such virtues as moral maturity, commitment and respect)
A = Achievement (establishing expectations and goals and ways to reach them)
R = Respect (celebrating a world of differences and fostering a sensitive understanding of cultural variations)
E = Engagement (involving the student in learning opportunities beyond the classroom)
S = Service (becoming involved in one’s community and giving of oneself for the betterment of others)