Western Creed

As a member of the Missouri Western State University community I recognize the following Western values:

service to students, Western , and the greater community;
quality education through active participation in the learning process;
enthusiasm in all endeavors while maintaining high expectations;
freedom through the open exchange of ideas;
respect for diversity, the best in human potential, and the rights of others; and
courage to explore personal capabilities and strive for academic and personal excellence in a global society.

I hereby pledge to live by these values and honor the policies of Missouri Western State University.

The Western Creed is intended to communicate Western’s commitment to the values listed within and to convey Western’s expectation that our students also make this same commitment to these values. All members of Western’s community are expected to know and aspire to the values set forth in the Western Creed. The Dean of Student Development administers the Creed to new students in attendance at the new Student Convocation, a required program for Griffon Edge.