The Maryville Promises
PROMISE: The Maryville College academic program prepares students for an enriched life as citizens, leaders and educated persons.
Examples:
- Integrated, Purposeful Curriculum
- Clear Educational Goals
- Center for Calling & Career
- Maryville Core Curriculum
- Ethics Capstone Course
- Highly Respected Major Degree Programs
- Opportunities for Minors in Most Fields
- Specialized J-Term Courses for Freshman and Seniors
- Senior Study/Undergraduate Research
- Freshman Seminar Sequence
- Study Abroad Programs
- Comprehensive Exams
PROMISE: Maryville College is a community of faculty, staff and students united in providing a personal and total learning experience.
Examples:
- Mountain Challenge Program
- Spiritual Growth Opportunities
- Residential Life and the College’s Campus Community
- Location Opportunities – mountains, lakes, rivers, metropolitan area, etc.
- Division III Athletics
- Volunteer Services Emphasis
- International & Diverse Community
- Faculty Advisors for All Students
- “ Open Door” Policy for Faculty
- J-term and Experiential Education
- Student Involvement in Campus Governance
- Study Abroad Programs
- Internships
- Center for Calling & Career
- Freshman Expectation of participation
PROMISE: The Maryville College community provides a lifelong connectedness and fosters an appreciation of the College’s rich heritage.
Examples:
- Collegial Environment
- Historical Campus, 13 buildings on National Historic Register
- College Covenant, Mission, and Statement of Purpose
- Traditions (Convocation, February Meetings, Spring Fling, Homecoming/Alumni Weekend, Weekly Worship, Covenant Ceremony, Senior Celebration, 100 Days, Wine and Cheese, Golf Tournaments, Commencement)
- Alumni Giving Rate
- MC “People” Everywhere You Go
- Student/Alumni Interaction
- Involvement in Life of College by Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Community, etc.
- Church-Relatedness
- Kin Takahashi Week
- Commitment to Accessibility (women, students of color)
PROMISE: Maryville College students are taught the skills and given the opportunities to be successful and to make a difference in the world.
Examples:
- Center for Calling & Career
- Academic Honor Societies
- Church-Relatedness (PCUSA Reformed tradition)
- Non-Profit Leadership Program
- The Maryville Core Curriculum
- Service Scholarships – Bonner, Bradford, Church and College
- High number of MC Graduates who do Post-Graduate Work.
- Volunteer Opportunities – Habitat for Humanity, etc.
- Emphasis on Ethics in the Curriculum
- Marketability of Students – flexible and adaptable life-long learners
- MOOSE, Alternative Spring and Fall Break
- High Percentage of Alumni Who are in “Leadership” Positions
- Variety of Internships and Practical Experience Opportunities
- High Employment Rates for Recent Graduates
