Purpose, Vision, & Values
Purpose Statement
Toward advancing the mission of the University, we seek to enrich the Baylor experience through life-changing programs and services resulting in an integrated education known for virtuous leadership and service, Christian faith and community, and the holistic development of students.
Vision
We will be a transformative presence in all our students’ lives, equipping them to flourish in a global society for the common good.
Divisional Values
Guided by our purpose, the University’s strategic vision, the wisdom of our professional disciplines, and most of all, our common Christian faith, Student Life cultivates an environment committed to:
We provide formative experiences that enrich heart, mind, body, and soul toward flourishing.
We cultivate a community where students are known, valued, and supported, and where care for one another is a shared responsibility.
We shape global citizens by helping students understand diverse contexts, engage thoughtfully across cultures, and contribute to the common good locally and globally.
We help students discern how their gifts, values, faith, and experiences might be oriented toward meaningful service and contribution in the world.