Office of the President - Mission & Core Values

Education

• We vigorously protect academic freedom as the foundation for learning, inquiry, free expression, and the advancement of knowledge.
• We are committed to personalized experiential learning.
• We provide connected knowing and independent and collaborative learning.
• We offer courses, majors, and programs that will benefit students and society.

Diversity

• We see diversity as a source of renewal and vitality.
• We honor our historic commitment to Native American education.
• We are committed to treating everyone with respect, dignity, and consideration.

Community

• We prepare students to be productive members of society while they are in school and after graduation.
• We are committed to making our community a better place to live and work.
• We partner with the community and businesses to expand service to Southwest Colorado, the region, the state, and the country.
• We serve as a resource for our community.

High Expectations

• We define purposeful, high-impact outcomes.
• We are committed to challenging students, faculty, and staff to move beyond the ordinary.
• We challenge and hold each other accountable to achieving those expectations.
• We provide an environment that rewards creativity.
• We hold each other accountable for improvement and continual renewal.

Stewardship

• We practice responsible planning and prudent financial management.
• We explain and communicate the rationale behind our decisions.
• We work to protect and strengthen the reputation of Fort Lewis College.
• We protect the natural resources under our stewardship.
• We will offer the necessary tools and resources to support faculty and staff in pursuit of their professional development.

Relevance

• We are committed to holding a significant and positive position in Higher Education, in the workforce and in our community.
• We provide education that is practical, applicable, and contemporary.
• We make use of best practices.
• We are an employer of choice.