Williamson Student Handbook 2023-24 | Page 4

WILLIAMSON ’ S MISSION AND VISION
Williamson College of the Trades prepares deserving young men to be respected leaders and productive members of society . Through scholarships that fully meet each student ’ s financial need , Williamson uniquely develops the entire student , spiritually , socially , and professionally , emphasizing academic , trade , technical , and moral education in a structured community based on Judeo-Christian principles .
WILLIAMSON ’ S CREDO
Williamson College of the Trades believes that the ideals upon which Isaiah V . Williamson founded the college are as valid and relevant today as when the college was founded in 1888 . In its beliefs , Williamson remains committed to these ideals .
Commitment to Our Heritage
� WE BELIEVE that healthy , able-bodied young men who have learned a good mechanical trade , and who are intellectually and emotionally prepared , honest , frugal , entrepreneurial , temperate , and industrious , are certain to succeed in life , and to become useful and respected members of society .
WE BELIEVE that Judeo-Christian ethics and values help to prepare graduates to be dependable , honest , and productive workers .
Commitment to Craftsmanship
� WE BELIEVE that work should be done to the best of one ’ s ability , out of personal integrity . High expectations of achievement must never be compromised .
� WE BELIEVE that work done to the best of one ’ s ability is honorable . Through work well done , we are better able to serve one another .
Commitment to Community
� WE BELIEVE all those associated with Williamson should be disciplined , honest , fair , confident , frugal , committed to excellence , and professionally skilled .
WE BELIEVE our work should manifest a spirit of unity and harmony , and that everyone should be treated with fairness , dignity , and respect .
� WE BELIEVE that a culturally diverse campus setting enhances the quality of training , education , and campus life .
WILLIAMSON ’ S CORE VALUES
The college ’ s core values are : Faith , Integrity , Diligence , Excellence , and Service
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