Private University Near Charlotte | Wingate University

Private University Near Charlotte | Wingate University
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Mission
Statement of Purpose
The mission of Wingate University is to develop educated, ethical and productive global citizens. Following its Judeo-Christian heritage, the university seeks to cultivate the following in its students: Faith, Knowledge and Service.
Goals
To promote knowledge, the university seeks to:
Provide programs of
undergraduate
,
graduate
and professional study
Provide a faculty committed to teaching and learning
Require an undergraduate core curriculum designed to develop:
aesthetic, cultural and literary appreciation
analytical and problem-solving abilities
critical thinking
effective communication
integrated perspectives on civilization, the individual and social group
wellness
Offer
majors and programs of study
appropriate for society and the university’s student population and resources that further develop students’ knowledge and skills in focused areas
Create
opportunities for international study and travel
Provide opportunities to explore and develop academic, career and personal goals
Encourage participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular educational, cultural and recreational opportunities
To nurture faith, the university seeks to:
Sustain a community where the bases of faith are explored and where there is a search for truth and meaning
Articulate the ideal of integrity in all relationships
Encourage ethical application of knowledge informed by Judeo-Christian principles
Create and support opportunities for worship and faith development
Attract scholars for whom Judeo-Christian values and practice are important aspects of living
To encourage service, the university seeks to:
Emphasize the importance of service to God and humanity
Facilitate
opportunities to volunteer
time, knowledge and labor beyond the campus community
Sponsor organizations that coordinate service opportunities and foster leadership and teamwork