Values

Truth

• Truth and its unfettered pursuit through intellectual inquiry.
• Integrity in all aspects of academic, professional, and personal life.

The Liberal Arts

• Open-minded and inquisitive learners.
• The liberal arts model of higher education and its role in transforming students.

Innovation

• Open to new methods and ideas.
• Open to using a variety of learning platforms to deliver educational programs.

Heritage

• Its historic affiliation with the United Methodist Church and the Wesleyan tradition of higher education, which seek to develop both a trained mind and a warm heart.
• Academic freedom, affirmation of the dignity and worth of all persons, moral integrity, and support for the spiritual journeys of the members of the College community.

Community

• The relationships engendered through a small and diverse campus community.
• The support provided by faculty, staff, trustees, alumni, and friends.
• The natural world and the cultural traditions, and rich history of the Appalachian region.