{"id":126,"date":"2023-09-18T09:24:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T13:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/president\/?page_id=126"},"modified":"2025-09-15T13:34:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T17:34:19","slug":"mission-vision-values","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/president\/mission-vision-values\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission, Vision &#038; Values"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every part of the Queens experience is built to set you up for success in life. From our location to our staff to our resources, and even Miss Betty\u2019s cookies (which transform bad days into best ones). In all seriousness, we don\u2019t take the responsibility of you trusting us with your future lightly\u2014so we\u2019ve devoted ourselves to one thing\u2014preparing you for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Queens University of Charlotte is committed to an immersive learning experience that cultivates critical thinkers, innovative problem-solvers, and global citizens who lead with purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/McEwen-classroom.jpg\" alt=\"McEwen classroom with students in class\" class=\"wp-image-3461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/McEwen-classroom.jpg 815w, https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/McEwen-classroom-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/McEwen-classroom-768x394.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Queens University of Charlotte will be a convener, promoting open dialogue, fostering intellectual growth, and providing new perspectives and cultural experiences for the campus community and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/02\/Vision.jpg\" alt=\"First generation fair\" class=\"wp-image-3442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/02\/Vision.jpg 815w, https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/02\/Vision-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/02\/Vision-768x464.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Values<\/h2>\n\n\n  \n<div class=\"article-grid article-grid--default article-grid--default-column \">\n  <div class=\"article-grid__inner grid\">\n          <div class=\"article-grid__item\">\n                                  \n  \n<component\n  is=\"article\"\n  class=\"article article--break-default\"\n>\n      <div class=\"article__image\">\n                  <picture>\n      <source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/02\/Serve.jpg\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"w-full object-cover\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/02\/Serve.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Women's basketball working at Royal Days of Service\"\n      \/>\n    <\/picture>\n  \n          <\/div>\n        \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--xsmall context--dark \">\n        <h2 class=\"context__heading\">\n            <div>Serve Boldly<\/div>\n                <\/h2>\n        <p>We are committed to fostering a community of engaged citizens who make a positive impact on the world, grounded in our tradition of service.<\/p>\n\n    <\/component><\/component>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"article-grid__item\">\n                \n  \n<component\n  is=\"article\"\n  class=\"article article--break-default\"\n>\n      <div class=\"article__image\">\n                  <picture>\n      <source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/02\/SusExcel.jpg\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"w-full object-cover\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/02\/SusExcel.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Diana Fountain\"\n      \/>\n    <\/picture>\n  \n          <\/div>\n        \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--xsmall context--dark \">\n        <h2 class=\"context__heading\">\n            <div>Sustaining Excellence<\/div>\n                <\/h2>\n        <p>We are committed to students, faculty, and staff excellence. Through responsible stewardship, we will continue to elevate our legacy while inspiring future generations.<\/p>\n\n    <\/component><\/component>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"article-grid__item\">\n                \n  \n<component\n  is=\"article\"\n  class=\"article article--break-default\"\n>\n      <div class=\"article__image\">\n                  <picture>\n      <source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/02\/ComBel.jpg\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"w-full object-cover\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/02\/ComBel.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Student clubs &#038; organizations fair\"\n      \/>\n    <\/picture>\n  \n          <\/div>\n        \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--xsmall context--dark \">\n        <h2 class=\"context__heading\">\n            <div>A Community of Belonging<\/div>\n                <\/h2>\n        <p>We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive community grounded in mutual respect that celebrates diversity, upholds integrity, and aligns with our Presbyterian and pluralist traditions.<\/p>\n\n    <\/component><\/component>      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Motto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Non ministrari sed ministrare, or &#8220;not to be served, but to serve.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our motto, at its core, is a lifestyle. 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