Mission

Gwynedd-Mercy College is a Catholic College, founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy.

Its mission is to create a learning community rooted in Gospel values and rich in the liberal arts.

In an atmosphere of inquiry and dialogue, the College seeks to combine education for professional competency with the Mercy tradition of service to society.

Core Values

• Academic excellence
• Community and collaboration
• Compassion
• Competence
• Dignity of each person
• Integrity
• Rigorous intellectual inquiry
• Service
• Social responsibility
• Spirit of hospitality

Statement of Beliefs

At Gwynedd-Mercy College, we believe that:

• education is a life-long process that enriches the intellectual, moral and spiritual life of the individual and prepares him or her for an active role in society;
• a solid liberal arts foundation is the best preparation for life and work;
• the cultivation of compassion, intellectual inquiry, dedication to truth, mercy and justice is essential for improving the human condition;
• education is a process of transforming oneself and society;
• individual attention in a caring environment promotes learning.

Approved for Implementation - July,1998