Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2023 Graduate Academic Catalog
MISSION and CORE VALUES
Mission Statement Gwynedd Mercy University is a Catholic University rooted in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy . Our learning community prepares students for successful careers and meaningful lives in a global society .
Core Values : As a Mercy University committed to academic excellence , we value : Integrity in Word and Deed Respect for the Dignity of Each Person Service to Society Social Justice in a Diverse World * * With a special focus on the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy : Earth , Immigration , Anti-Racism , Non-Violence , Women
Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s core values of integrity in word and deed , respect for the dignity of all people , service to society , and social justice in a diverse world , place inclusive excellence at the center of our daily work and relationships as a Catholic , Mercy university . Inclusive excellence recognizes that to advance our mission successfully , we must value , engage , and include the rich diversity of all the members of our community .
In seeking to live this commitment faithfully , we must first acknowledge how we are continuously influenced by the collective history of systemic inequity in society at large , despite our commitment to inclusivity . We must learn from our failures and build upon our successes to work toward a more inclusive institution that is rooted in Mercy .
To achieve this , our community must meaningfully internalize this work of transformation ; it will require all to engage in collaborative implementation that strategically integrates inclusion and radical mercy into the curriculum , co-curriculum , administrative structures , practices , decision-making , and culture .
PHILOSOPHY of GRADUATE STUDIES
The philosophy of graduate studies at Gwynedd Mercy University is based on combining education for professional excellence with the Mercy tradition of service to society . Founded by the Mercy Sisters in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions , Gwynedd challenges both the intellectual growth and the professional development of the whole person , incorporating within the curriculum both moral leadership and social responsibility . The goal is consistent with the mission of Gwynedd Mercy University which emphasizes learning that is rooted in gospel values and rich in liberal arts and takes place in an atmosphere of inquiry and dialogue . It is based on the belief that the personal , social , educational , and professional experiences embedded in the graduate programs encourage open exchange and critical examination of ideas and concepts , processes that provide the foundation for advancing knowledge and learning .
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