The Mission Statement of Stonehill College Presentation 2

The Mission Statement
of Stonehill College
Chanelle Melton & Cameron Ramos

Bridgewater State University
Overview
- Stonehill College
- Revision of the Mission Statement
- Stonehill College’s Mission Statement
- Key Lines
- Programs and Services that support the Mission Statement
- Strengths of the Mission Statement and common patterns
Stonehill College
- Founded in 1948 by the Congregation
of Holy Cross
- Located in Easton, Massachusetts
- Carnegie Classification of Institutions of
Higher Education: Baccalaureate
College
- Private, catholic, coeducational
- 2,482 full time undergraduate students
- Students receive a liberal arts
education and is rooted in the
Congregation of Holy Cross’ Catholic
faith
Mission Statement Revision
- April 2006, mission statement revision
announced by Stonehill’s President, Reverend
Mark T. Cregan in a letter to faculty and staff
- New mission statement was created by a
committee of faculty and staff
- Previous mission statement was too long
- New mission statement was created to be more
concise and easy to memorize so that it could
be used daily in the work that faculty and staff
do for students
Stonehill’s Mission Statement
Stonehill College, a Catholic institution of higher learning founded by the
Congregation of Holy Cross, is a community of scholarship and faith,
anchored by a belief in the inherent dignity of each person.
Through its curriculum of liberal arts and sciences and pre-professional
programs, Stonehill College provides an education of the highest caliber
that fosters critical thinking, free inquiry and the interchange of ideas.
Stonehill College educates the whole person so that each Stonehill
graduate thinks, acts, and leads with courage toward the creation
of a more just and compassionate world.

Key Lines
“anchored by a belief in the inherent dignity of each person.”
“fosters critical thinking, free inquiry and the interchange of ideas.”
“educates the whole person so that each Stonehill graduate thinks, acts, and leads with courage
toward the creation of a more just and compassionate world.”
Programs and Services that Support the
Mission
Pauline Dobrowski
Vice President for Student Affairs
Policies and Programs from the Office of
Student Affairs
- Community Standards and Conduct

Process
- Think. Act. Lead. programs
- Think. Act. Lead. Conference
- Anchors Leadership Program
Kristen Pierce
Director of Residence Life
Programs from Residence Life
- Themed Housing
- Social Justice Housing
- Wellness Housing
- Residence Hall Association
- Service Opportunities
Connie Cabello
Programs from the Office of
Intercultural Affairs
- Office provides leadership and

support to the college’s
commitment to diversity
- Dialogue Groups
- DiverCity Festival
- Advocates for Brighter Stonehill (ABS)
Leadership Program
Strengths of the Mission Statement
- Concise, memorable, and highly usable
- Mission Statement is visible around campus and online
- Common patterns and similarities between departmental
Mission Statements
Similarities Between Mission
Statements Within Stonehill
Student Affairs Division Mission Statement
The Student Affairs Division promotes a vibrant, inclusive community rooted in faith by
fostering a culture of learning that supports the formation of the mind, body, and heart of
each student. We are committed to empowering students to take ownership of their
individual experiences, while instilling in them a sense of shared responsibility for the
development of our community. Aligned with the College’s mission, the Student Affairs
Division challenges our students to deepen their curiosity and think critically in order to
become lifelong learners and ethical leaders within a diverse and global society.
Residence Life Mission Statement
The Office of Residence Life works to create an environment that supports the academic
mission of the college, encourages individual student development, and fosters a
community of inclusivity, responsibility and compassion. The living-learning
environments that we strive to build in our residence halls are characterized by civility and
cooperation, where individual needs and desires are balanced with the common good. By
providing an enriching residential experience, we will afford students the opportunity to
develop life-long skills to become contributing members of society.

Office of Intercultural Affairs
The mission of The Office of Intercultural Affairs at
Stonehill is to contribute to the creation, influence,
and sustainability of a community where the dignity
of all people is respected and affirmed.

Thank you! Any Questions?
References
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. (n.d.). Stonehill College.
Retrieved from http://carnegieclassifications.iu.edu/lookup/view_institution.php?unit_id=167996&start_page=lookup.php
Cregan, M.T. (2006, April). Cregan Correspondence April 2006. Stonehill College Archives and Historical Collections Department,
Easton, Massachusetts, United State of America
Stonehill College. (n.d. -a). Anchors leadership program. Retrieved from
https://www.stonehill.edu/offices-services/student-engagement/anchors-leadership-program/
Stonehill College (2018). Community standards and conduct process. Retrieved from
https://stonehill.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=5264&public=true
References (Continued)
Stonehill College. (n.d. -b). Office of Intercultural Affairs [Brochure]. Easton, MA
Stonehill College. (2006). Our mission and philosophy. Retrieved from
https://www.stonehill.edu/about-stonehill-our-mission/mission-philosophy/
Stonehill College. (n.d. -c). Stonehill College at a glance. Retrieved from
https://www.stonehill.edu/about-stonehill-our-mission/at-a-glance/

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The Mission Statement

Chanelle Melton & Cameron Ramos

Congregation of Holy Cross, is a community of scholarship and faith,

anchored by a belief in the inherent dignity of each person.

Through its curriculum of liberal arts and sciences and pre-professional

programs, Stonehill College provides an education of the highest caliber

Stonehill College educates the whole person so that each Stonehill

of a more just and compassionate world.

“fosters critical thinking, free inquiry and the interchange of ideas.”

- Community Standards and Conduct

- Oﬀice provides leadership and

each student. We are committed to empowering students to take ownership of their

mission of the college, encourages individual student development, and fosters a

community of inclusivity, responsibility and compassion. The living-learning

providing an enriching residential experience, we will aﬀord students the opportunity to

develop life-long skills to become contributing members of society.

Stonehill is to contribute to the creation, influence,

and sustainability of a community where the dignity

of all people is respected and aﬀirmed.

Retrieved from http://carnegieclassifications.iu.edu/lookup/view_institution.php?unit_id=167996&start_page=lookup.php

Easton, Massachusetts, United State of America

Stonehill College. (n.d. -a). Anchors leadership program. Retrieved from

Stonehill College. (2006). Our mission and philosophy. Retrieved from

Stonehill College. (n.d. -c). Stonehill College at a glance. Retrieved from

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