CCCU Mission and Values

Professor Roderick WatkinsDean, Faculty of Arts & Humanities

CCCU Mission and Values

Starting point: our values are important, remain relevant, and have broad support

Opportunity: review and ‘refresh’ their expression

Process thus far…

Aims: 1) a mission statement2) a statement of our values3) concise, clear and memorable4) distinctive, deliverable and for the long term

Mission Statement

Inspired by the University’s Church of England Foundation and the aspirations of its students and staff, our mission is to pursue excellence in academic and professional higher education thereby enriching both individuals and society (2006-10)

Mission Statement

Inspired by the University’s Church of England Foundation and the aspirations of its students and staff, our mission is to pursue excellence in academic and professional higher education thereby enriching both individuals and society (2006-10)

We, the Canterbury Christ Church University community, believe passionately in the power of higher education to transform the futures of individuals, societies and nations (current Strategic Plan)

Values

As a Church of England Foundation, we value:• the power of higher education to transform individuals, communities, society and the

economy• the integration of teaching excellence with high quality research and knowledge

exchange– by encouraging creativity and innovation

• the development of the whole person– by encouraging a spirit of reflection and enquiry and promoting opportunities for learning

beyond the curriculum– in responsible stewardship of the natural environment

• equality of opportunity– by respecting the inherent dignity and potential of each person

• our friendly and supportive community

Mission Statement

current proposal:

Building on our Church of England Foundation, the University’s mission is to pursue excellence in higher education: creating knowledge, transforming individuals, enriching communities and working towards a sustainable future

Valuescurrent proposal:

We value:• the integration of excellent teaching, research and knowledge

exchange• the development of the whole person, preparing individuals to

participate responsibly in a sustainable future• the power of higher education to enrich society socially, culturally

and economically• our friendly, inclusive and professional community of students and

staff, respecting and nurturing the inherent dignity and potential of each individual

Building on our Church of England Foundation, the University’s mission is to pursue excellence in higher education: creating knowledge, transforming individuals, enriching communities and working towards a sustainable future

We value:• the integration of excellent teaching, research and knowledge exchange• the development of the whole person, preparing individuals to

participate responsibly in a sustainable future• the power of higher education to enrich society socially, culturally and

economically• our friendly, inclusive and professional community of students and staff,

respecting and nurturing the inherent dignity and potential of each individual

Next steps:

Reflections arising from Staff Conference

Further consultation

Review and discussion with Governing Body

For today: consider how we can embed the values in our work and in developing our 2020 Vision