Purpose, Mission and Vision

Purpose

The College aims to give its students a Catholic cultural-professional education in the liberal arts tradition on the college level in order that they may learn and appreciate truth, goodness, and beauty for their own personal perfection and may communicate such knowledge and appreciation to others.

Mission

As reflected in its motto “Doce Me Veritatem” (Teach Me the Truth) Mount Saint Mary College, founded by the Dominican Sisters of Newburgh, is an independent, coeducational institution committed to providing students with a liberal arts education to prepare them for lives of leadership and service. Through a variety of majors and professional programs, students are also prepared for career entry or graduate and professional studies.

Consistent with Judeo-Christian values and the Dominican tradition of education that values the inherent worth of the individual, the mission of Mount Saint Mary College is to create an environment which fosters close student-faculty interaction that enables students to reach their full potential as lifelong learners. Mount Saint Mary College strives to provide a stimulating environment that promotes the intellectual and personal growth of undergraduate and graduate students.

Vision

Mount Saint Mary College will be the most community service-oriented college in the United States, while continuing its tradition of excellence in the liberal arts, the sciences, and pre-professional programs. In all activities, the College will celebrate scholarship, education, and the values and traditions expressed in its mission.