Arcadia University

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Mission Statement

to_multi_byte(Arcadia University prepares students for life in a rapidly changing global society. As a comprehensive, independent institution, Arcadia offers men and women a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs on its suburban Philadelphia campus and through its Center for Education Abroad.'||chr(10)||''||chr(10)||'Arcadia University prides itself on meeting the changing educational, career, and developmental needs of students, alumni, and the local community while emphasizing the strengths of a liberal education. '||chr(10)||''||chr(10)||'Non-sectarian, with strong ties to the Presbyterian Church, Arcadia University is committed to serving students of all ages and cultural backgrounds. A dedicated community of teacher/scholars, administrators, staff, trustees and students work in genuinely collegiality to create a climate for learning and personal growth based upon intellectual challenge and nurturing relationships. '||chr(10)||''||chr(10)||'At Arcadia University, the following qualities define educational excellence:'||chr(10)||''||chr(10)||''||chr(9)||'*'||chr(10)||''||chr(9)||' Skill in critical thinking and effective communication'||chr(10)||''||chr(9)||'*'||chr(10)||''||chr(9)||' Mastery of a major field of knowledge'||chr(10)||''||chr(9)||'*'||chr(10)||''||chr(9)||' Appreciation of multiple disciplinary perspectives and methods of understanding'||chr(10)||''||chr(9)||'*'||chr(10)||''||chr(9)||' Proficiency in applying what is learned'||chr(10)||''||chr(9)||'*'||chr(10)||''||chr(9)||' Ability to work productively in culturally heterogeneous groups'||chr(10)||''||chr(9)||'*'||chr(10)||''||chr(9)||' Understanding of the integral relationships among the peoples of the world'||chr(10)||''||chr(9)||'*'||chr(10)||''||chr(9)||' Commitment to ethical decision making and socially responsible community participation'||chr(10)||')