24 May 2012 Bracknell, United Kingdom [Newbold College] The Newbold College Board of Governors has authorised updated Vision, Mission and Values Statements presented by the Principal, Dr Philip Brown, at the AGM and Board of Governors meeting at Newbold College on Sunday 13th May. The updated statements were developed using a collaboration of ideas from both staff and students and was recommended as an important step in the life of the College by the Senior Management Team.
Dr Philip Brown, Principal of Newbold College explained: “Newbold College aspires to be the institution of choice for those wishing to study in Europe at a Seventh-Day institution – this is now set out in our Vision Statement. Inseparably, the mission of the College is to foster a Christ-centred and diverse learning community that prepares our students for service in an ever-changing world.”
In response, Bertil Wiklander, Chair of the Newbold College Board of Governors and President of the Trans-European Division of the Seventh-day Adventists (TED) said: “I am delighted about the three navigational instruments authorised by the Board. Newbold College is opening its heart and confesses what drives the College forward and what kind of people it wishes to prepare for service. I like the warm, personal tone used to identify the College as a place where young people are induced into the secrets and blessings of Seventh-day Adventist faith, life and service. The Board fully supports this exciting direction for Newbold College.”
The full statements are as follows:
OUR VISION…
To be the Seventh-day Adventist Christian higher education institution of choice in Europe.
OUR MISSION…
To foster a Christ-centred and diverse learning community that prepares students for service in an ever-changing world.
OUR VALUES…
Spirituality
We invite all members of our learning community to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; to demonstrate personal integrity at all times; and to apply understanding of and respect for cultural differences in diverse environments.
Service
We encourage all members of our learning community to engage in generous service to meet human needs and to participate in activities consistent with the worldwide mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Quality learning and teaching
We challenge all members of our learning community to seek to discover, to inquire, to think, to communicate clearly and to understand life, learning, teaching and civic responsibility from a Christian point of view.
Nurture
We encourage all members of our learning community to realise their full potential; to live full and joyful lives; and to embrace a balanced lifestyle, including time for intellectual development, physical activity, social and cultural enrichment and spiritual growth.
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