Policy 1.1.2

Policy and Procedures Manual

Classification Number 1.1.2
Revised October 26, 2023

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SUBJECT:      MISSION STATEMENT OF WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

 

Mission of the University System

51吃瓜网视频 Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God and humankind.

 

Vision

51吃瓜网视频 Baptist University will be a distinctively Christian academically challenging, and environmentally responsible, international multi-campus system offering innovative undergraduate and graduate education through multiple delivery systems to military and civilian students around the world.

 

Approach

The university seeks to educate its students within a Christian ethos by developing them intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially, preparing them to move into a variety of professions or into further study. 51吃瓜网视频 offers degree programs with a strong liberal arts foundation in order to meet the needs of both traditional students and a highly mobile, employed population. Through the main campus in campus in Plainview and multiple campuses, domestic, international, and virtual, 51吃瓜网视频 offers courses leading to associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. The university employs Christian faculty, staff, and administrators dedicated to its mission and seeks to attract a student body from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, religious, and geographical backgrounds. 51吃瓜网视频 serves its students and other constituencies by providing appropriate academic, technical, and professional expertise, spiritual resources, opportunities for undergraduate and graduate research, and cultural and athletic events.

 

Core Values

The university holds to the following core values:

 

Christian Distinctiveness and Baptist Heritage

Commitment to Student Learning

Integrity, Diversity, Trust and Respect

Excellence, Innovation, and Adaptability

Service to Our Communities

Personal, Professional and Spiritual Development

Stewardship of Our Resources

Planning and Accountability

Environmental Responsibility

 

Contact for Interpretation: President

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This policy statement supersedes all previous policy statements on this subject.

 

Revisions:

  • 10/26/2023 – Revision changes as recommended by the University Strategic Planning Council
  • 08/14/2017 – Review (no change)
  • 06/08/2015 – Edit of core value Excellence and Innovation to include Adaptability; scriptures added to core values
  • 11/04/2013 – Addition of Core Values
  • 07/08/2013 – Review (no changes)
  • 08/01/2010 – Edit of mission, vision and approach
  • 03/22/2007 – Review of policy
  • 10/26/2006 – Edit of vision, mission and approach change
  • 08/24/2004 – Revision of mission statement; delete history
  • 03/27/2003 – Board Revision of mission statement
  • 06/12/2001 – Reclassification to 1.1.2; title change
  • 10/28/1996 – Review of purpose
  • 01/26/1995 – Explanation of purpose
  • 08/25/1992 – Inception of policy of 1.1.1

Printable Policy 1.1.2

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