Cornell College Mission Statement

Cornell College, founded in 1853 in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is a nationally recognized residential liberal arts college with a distinctive One Course At a Time curriculum.

Mission

Cornell College offers an innovative and rigorous learning community where faculty and staff collaborate with students to develop the intellectual curiosity, creativity, and moral courage necessary for a lifetime of learning and engaged citizenship.

Core Values

• A liberal education that celebrates discovery and embraces the integration and application of knowledge
• Intellectual, moral and personal growth
• Civic and social responsibility
• The dignity and worth of each individual in a diverse community

Approved by the Board of Trustees, May, 2012