The university endeavors to serve these purposes by: 1. offering basic liberal arts curricula that lead to the baccalaureate and masters degrees; 2. strengthening opportunities to meet the needs of advanced and gifted students while continuing to maintain the university’s heritage of providing quality education for all students; 3. presenting distinctive, innovative programs that attract and meet the needs of non-traditional students; 4. achieving high academic standards through the employment of qualified professionals and through furnishing appropriate educational support services; 5. providing an environment in which students can realize their fullest potential as complete persons, developing intellectually, physically, socially, culturally, morally, and spiritually; affording a special sense of community through the development of close, personal relationships and the nurturing efforts of a caring, Christian, dedicated faculty, staff, and administration.