Our Mission
Through innovative learning opportunities, individual student attention, and an unwavering commitment to inclusive educational access, Simpson College cultivates a diverse community of learners to lead lives of meaning and purpose.
Our Vision Statement
To be nationally recognized as the quintessential liberal arts college of the Greater Des Moines area, transforming students through welcoming communities, exceptional programs, and distinctive opportunities.
Our Core Values
Grounded in the liberal arts tradition and drawing from our Methodist heritage, Simpson College affirms these values as guiding principles that create our cultural foundation.
Discovery - We design learning opportunities in which curiosity and creativity flourish, where students venture outside their comfort zone to explore their identity and place in the world.
Access - We extend higher education opportunities to all types of learners, empowering students to pursue intellectual, personal, and professional growth.
Citizenship - We prepare students for global and local leadership through broad liberal arts education, experiential and service-learning, and civic engagement.
Belonging - We engender communities of radical hospitality where all are welcome and unique identities are embraced.
Justice - We defend the dignity and worth inherent in all human beings, creating an atmosphere where equity and inclusion are hallmarks of our community.
Integrity - We recognize a moral responsibility to respond to ethical challenges through our religious, secular, and spiritual identities.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on February 7th, 2020
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