The mission of the college declares who we are and why we exist and our vision is an expression of what we want to be. Our goals identify what we want to accomplish in order to realize our vision. The trustees of the college recently endorsed the goals listed below for the next five years. They now return to the "people of the college" to adopt and embody.
OUR MISSION
Houghton
College provides an academically challenging,
Christ-centered
education in the liberal arts and sciences
to students
from diverse traditions and economic backgrounds
and
equips them to lead and labor as scholar-servants in a changing world.
OUR VISION
By 2008,
Houghton College will have measurably
Elevated
its practice of scholarship and service,
Deepened
its commitment to civility and teaching excellence,
Enhanced
its preparation of global Christians, and
Strengthened public awareness of the value of the Houghton experience.
OUR GOALS FOR 2003-2008
Enhance
both spiritual formation and theological understanding among students and
faculty.
Foster greater student
engagement in the learning process.
Strengthen support
for faculty scholarship and development in pursuit of teaching excellence.
Better equip students
to discern and pursue their calling to serve others in a culturally diverse
church and world.
Enhance mutual respect
and cooperation, both among members of the Houghton community and with our
neighbors.
Increase public
awareness of the demonstrated value of the Houghton experience.