Case Statement Highlights
Our Mission
Alma College’s mission is to prepare graduates who think critically, serve generously, lead purposefully and live responsibly as stewards of the world they bequeath to future generations. Alma College cultivates and promotes experiences, both in activity and thought, that lead students to a life of wholeness, sensitivity, clarity of understanding, integrity and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others.
Our Core Values
An Alma College education is a journey of discovery. At the heart of this experience is the character of this College that resides in its values. These core values that shape the Alma Experience are:
- Student-centered education in a residential setting
- Engaged learning
- A strong belief in a liberal arts preparation
- Integrity, aesthetic appreciation, spiritual sensitivity
Our Vision
Alma College’s vision is to be known for the uncommon opportunities we offer students and the extraordinary achievements that result as they seize these opportunities. The College will be known for:
- An education personalized to the unique talents and interests of each student
- Preparation for service, leadership and stewardship
- Bridging classroom learning with the needs and opportunities of the workplace and the world
Our Roadmap: Our Strategic Goals
As they have across time, Alma’s students are opening windows to the influence the College will have on the next generation of students — and on the larger world. Each student mind broadened, each life changed, each purpose found, carries with it dividends that will benefit the world beyond this campus and into the future. Our strategic goals provide the roadmap to ensure the success of all Alma’s students.
Only One Alma: A Singular Experience
A graduate of Alma College is a citizen of outstanding character, with a clear knowledge of how she or he will make a difference in this world. Early in a student’s Alma experience, the needs, interests and capabilities of each individual are identified. From there, attention is paid to match students with opportunities that fit them best — changing as they change.
