Marian is committed to excellent teaching and learning in the liberal arts and Franciscan traditions. As a Marian College student you will receive an education that profoundly transforms your mind and character.

About the Marian Education

Marian is a Catholic college committed to excellent teaching and learning in the liberal arts and Franciscan traditions. Because of this commitment, a Marian student, regardless of degree or major, receives an education that profoundly transforms the student’s mind and character. A Marian graduate is someone with:

• A knowledgeable and professional approach to the world.
• Marian graduates possess a high degree of knowledge, skill and commitment to their professions. They have successful careers in nursing, business, education, law, medicine, ministry and other fields. They are leaders at the forefront of their professions.
• A broad, multi-dimensional and critically inquisitive approach to the world.
• Marian graduates know how to question and think critically. They have a strong desire to learn from different perspectives on any given issue. They know how to learn and keep learning over a lifetime. They are good at discovering creative solutions to the challenges set before them. They are skilled at communicating ideas to diverse audiences. Given the needs of the contemporary world, they have a global perspective on the issues of the day.
• An ethically informed and holistic approach to the world.
• Marian graduates have the moral bearings and ethical discernment that allows them to move beyond simple facts to the question of moral responsibility. They have the wisdom and sense of purpose to know who they are, where they came from, where they are going and how they can contribute to the betterment of the world.
• A spiritually mature approach to the world.
• Marian graduates recognize the importance of the spiritual dimension to human life and understand how faith illumines all that we learn, do and ultimately value in life. The Franciscan values of peace and justice, dignity of the individual, reconciliation and responsible stewardship serve as clear guideposts for them in making the many decisions and choices that life will present them.

At the heart of Marian's educational mission is its commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Excellence is achieved by faculty who:

• Provide personal attention to students in and outside of class and as academic advisors.
• Deliver course content in ways that are stimulating and encourage serious reflection by students.
• Clearly identify learning objectives and assess the student's success in achieving those objectives.
• Regularly employ writing, discussion, speaking, active learning methods and technology as a part of course pedagogy.
• You are invited to explore the academic opportunities of an education at Marian College.