Our Mission
Fort Lewis College provides an integrated and formative liberal arts and professional education to a diverse student population, preparing global citizens to work in and contribute to a complex world.
Our Core Values
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Education
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- 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.
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Diversity
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- 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.
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Community
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- 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.
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High Expectations
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- 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.
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Stewardship
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- 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.
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Relevance
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- 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.
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