College Mission, Vision, and Values and Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to Franklin College, a liberal arts college in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, about 20 miles from downtown Indianapolis. Our students thrive through intimate class sizes, individual mentorship and focused attention. Our location is ideal because we can benefit from the inclusivity and personality of a smaller setting, but we still have access to all the professional (and fun) opportunities of the big city whenever we like. We believe the liberal arts are as much an experience as an education. We know that many colleges offer a liberal arts curriculum, but at Franklin, we view the liberal arts as a transformative opportunity to expand passions and identify new interests. Through our curriculum, students gain more than just a well-rounded perspective. They graduate from Franklin equipped with a holistic worldview, leadership experience and focused skill set that translates into real-world jobs. Faculty-student relationships are special at Franklin. Our professors work closely with students to identify their passions and strengths and then help them find research and internship opportunities that best fit their abilities and spark their interests. Our professors support students but they also challenge them to stretch beyond easy answers or just checking off requirements. Be sure to visit www.FranklinCollege.edu and find Franklin College on Facebook and follow @FranklinCollege on Twitter.

MISSION

A Franklin College education fosters independent thinking, innovation, leadership, and action for everchanging professions and a globally connected world.

VISION

Franklin College will be nationally recognized as a premier college for engaged learning in the liberal arts and sciences, inspiring students to think independently, to question critically, and to live, lead, and serve meaningfully.

VALUES

Franklin College upholds a common set of values that enhances the community and sustains personal, spiritual, intellectual, and professional growth for a lifetime. We value:

People of INTEGRITY who exhibit  honest and ethical conduct and speech  responsibility in personal, academic, and professional lives

Commitment to INCLUSIVITY that honors  all forms of diversity  the dignity of self and others  empathy, sincerity, and openness

Culture of INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY that promotes  deep reflection about knowledge, beliefs, and ideas  the ability to recognize, formulate, and ask discerning questions  independent thinking

Drive for INNOVATION and CREATIVITY that encourages  a willingness to take risks

 adaptability to an every-changing world  the ability to solve complex problems

Spirit of COMMUNITY that fosters  a collaborative environment that is responsive to the needs of others  a supportive, service-minded network  respect for the personal beliefs, faiths, and convictions that give purpose and meaning to our lives

ACCREDITATION

Franklin College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504, Telephone: 1-800-621-7440), the Indiana Department of Education, and the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. In addition, the college maintains memberships in numerous other professional associations for the purpose of upholding standards of educational excellence.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of Franklin College that all opportunities are to be made available on the basis of merit and without discrimination against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission because of race, color, religion, gender, disability, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. Grievances should be submitted to the equal opportunity officer. Founded in 1834, Franklin College is the 102nd oldest institution of higher education in the U.S. and the first in Indiana to admit women. Generations of graduates have made positive contributions to their families, their communities, and their careers, as well as to the nation and the world.

Purpose of the Catalog

The material contained in the Course Catalog is for information only and does not constitute a contract between the student and the college. The catalog provides an overview of course offerings and content. It is not the official list of offerings for any given term (fall semester, immersive term, spring semester, or summer terms). Students should consult the online schedule of classes for specific term(s) for which they wish to register.

The college and its various units reserve the right to revise, amend, alter, and change from time to time its policies, rules, regulations, and financial charges including those related to admission, instruction, registration, and graduation. The college reserves the right to withdraw curricula and specific courses, alter course content, change the calendar, and withdraw or change programs and majors offered by the college.