Winthrop’s Board of Trustees’ members took historic action on the university’s mission, vision and values at their Oct. 12 meeting.
The former mission and values were last overhauled more than 20 years ago.
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA – Winthrop University Board of Trustees’ members took historic action on the university’s mission, vision and values at their Oct. 12 meeting as Winthrop prepares to roll out a new strategic plan early next year.
Underway since March and with input from all stakeholders, the strategic planning process included review of these foundational statements that will serve the university going forward. The former mission and values were last overhauled more than 20 years ago.
Board members studied, discussed and adopted the new statements with input from President Edward A. Serna and his cabinet, as well as the Strategic Planning Steering Committee. The campus community and other stakeholders also had a chance to weigh in on the mission, vision and values.
“Trustees felt it was very important to update the university’s Mission, Vision and Values statements as Winthrop prepares to embark upon a new strategic plan. These new statements support who Winthrop is, the type of institution Winthrop aspires to be, and what the institution values most and wants to instill in its students,” said Board Chair Glenn McCall.
The university’s new Mission Statement reads: “Winthrop University challenges students of talent, ambition, and intellectual curiosity, equipping them to embrace and lead a world in transition -- where change is constant, uncertainty is real, and risk exists -- by providing learning experiences and instilling critical thinking skills empowering them to create the future.”
The new Vision Statement reads: “We aspire to be a transformational institution providing an excellent and affordable education within a vibrant and inclusive community offering the gift of learning, the tools for lifelong learning, and the confidence born of a robust and disciplined learning experience.”
Meanwhile, the new Values Statement reads: “We are Winthrop, where we value . . .
- A commitment to leadership, service, community, and excellence.
- A culture of belonging, courage, free expression, and open civil engagement.
- Rigorous instruction and experiential learning that prepares our students for success and leadership.
- Rational thought, truth reverence, sound judgment, deep ethics, and unwavering commitment to excellence.”
For more information, contact Judy Longshaw, news and media services manager, at longshawj@winthrop.edu or at 803/323-2404.
