Our Vision, Mission & Values

One of the reasons Eureka College faculty, students and alumni find success is because we are guided by a common purpose greater than our individual goals. All Eureka College members subscribe to and aim to learn, lead and serve in accordance with our vision, mission & values.

Vision

Eureka College will be a regional model for institutional sustainability.

Mission

Eureka College provides a student-centered experience that cultivates the essential skills to serve with passion, lead with purpose, pursue growth opportunities and learn for life.

Core Values at Eureka College

Eureka College’s core values dictate our behavior, our action, and who we are as an institution. While we can’t put everything we value into one simple list, our core values consist of:

• Building lifelong relationships & partnerships
• Demonstrating integrity, character & empathy
• Embracing equity, inclusion & sustainability
• Ensuring a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement & learning
• Cultivating a challenging & innovative learning environment
• Expanding students’ funnel of opportunity and growth

Goals at Eureka College

The educational experience at Eureka College is designed to help the student achieve the following goals:

• Acquire breadth of disciplinary knowledge, methodology, and skills to best serve profession.
• Pursue intellectual, cultural, and aesthetic enrichment.
• Participate in a community of learning, leading toward the development of greater social awareness and responsibility.
• Recognize various influences, contexts, and experiences that shape personal and professional identities.
• Demonstrate professionalism through resourcefulness, self-sufficiency, curiosity, accountability, and initiative.