LOURDES UNIVERSITY

Lourdes University, rooted in Catholic and Franciscan traditions, provides a values-centered education that enriches lives and advances academic excellence through the integration of the liberal arts and professional studies. GUIDING PRINCIPLES In support of this mission, Lourdes University: Nurtures a diverse community that supports students in fulfilling their potential. Commits to the engagement of faith and reason, inspired by our Catholic and Franciscan intellectual traditions. Provides a holistic, student-centered education, rooted in the liberal arts that prepares individuals for meaningful careers and lifelong learning. Fosters personal integrity, ethical understanding, social responsibility, care for all of creation, and a commitment to community service. LEARNING OUTCOMES The Mission Statement, Guiding Principles, and our Core Franciscan Values express Lourdes' purpose and identity. To ensure the realization of this vision, Lourdes' has articulated observable and measurable learning outcomes. To be understood correctly and appreciated fully, the learning outcomes must be interpreted in light of the complete texts of the Mission, Guiding Principles and Core Franciscan Values. Lourdes University believes that a college education includes sufficient breadth in the liberal arts and sufficient depth in an area of specialization to prepare graduates who will be recognized as educated persons and prepared for meaningful work and/or graduate study. The learning outcomes describe the competencies graduates achieve through their life and study at Lourdes.