The president, the faculty executive council, senior administrators, students, and trustees have collaborated extensively to create an updated mission statement for Grinnell College. It reflects the existing mission statement and other documents about Grinnell's core values , purpose, and goals. Readers of Grinnell Magazine and the campus community are invited to offer feedback on the Draft Grinnell College Mission Statement. Draft Grinnell College Mission Statement Core Principles Close collaboration between students and faculty in a residential college setting brings the liberal arts to life.
Excellence involves mastering the fundamentals while welcoming innovation.
Mutual respect and individual responsibility guide relationships among students, faculty, and staff in a diverse, supportive community. Achievement through leadership and service to others marks our personal and professional endeavors. Purpose Grinnell College educates citizens and leaders for our communities, the nation, and the world by preparing them to pursue successful careers, satisfying personal lives, effective community service, and active leisure. To be the liberal arts college of choice for those who are committed to academic excellence and a spirit of public service. If you are interested in some examples of mission statements from other selective, liberal arts colleges, click here .