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VALUES Life University Values Life University is founded on a set of values that guide our vision and the decisions we make every day from brand identity and degree programs, to building construction and café nutritional offerings. These values collectively create a culture that is unique to Life University and include: Lasting Purpose The University was founded on the ethos, “To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve—Out of a Sense of Abundance.” Vitalism The University degree programs are carefully vetted through a philosophical filter that recognizes all living organisms as conscious, selfdeveloping, self-maintaining and self-healing. Wellness Lifestyle The University’s definition of wellness that acknowledges the holistic relationship of a person to the environment and overall health including Physical, Mental, Social, Intellectual, Environmental and Spiritual wellbeing. Eight Core Proficiencies The University is concerned with character development as well as granting degrees and has designed eight core values and the skill sets to live the values of Integrity & Citizenship, Critical Thinking, Belief Systems & Performance, Communication & Relationship Theory, Contemporary Scientific Paradigms, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Philosophy of Healthcare Policy, and Integrative Change. Certainly, other institutions have designed values-based education or definitions of wellness, but it is the combination of these four pillars that define the core of a Life University education. Life University Editorial Guide | 6