The Mission of Bloomfield College
Bloomfield College, founded in 1868, is an independent college historically related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and strategically located in the New Jersey-New York metropolitan region. The College offers academic programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a sound liberal arts grounding as well as with the expertise they will need in their careers. The mission of Bloomfield College is: to prepare students to attain academic, personal and professional excellence in a multicultural and global society.
The College is committed to enabling students, particularly those who have traditionally been excluded from higher education, to realize their intellectual and personal goals. Programs of study are rooted in the liberal arts and assist students in obtaining the skills, knowledge, and values they need to become empowered, active individuals engaged in renewing themselves, their relationships, their workplaces, and their communities.
Programs are designed to help students think critically and quantitatively, speak effectively, write clearly, develop aesthetic appreciation, and integrate feelings and values. We believe students must gain a greater understanding of and appreciation for other cultures and for the unique racial and cultural diversity of the United States.
One of the strengths of the College is the rich diversity of its students. The College is committed to this richness because it provides an ideal context for personal growth and a basis for a better society. In joining Bloomfield College, each person assumes a personal responsibility to strive to achieve academic excellence, to take full advantage of the resources offered, and to contribute to the quality of the College community.
Vision Statement
Bloomfield College will become recognized as a leading college in the region for preparing graduates who combine the ability to succeed in a multicultural, global and technologically-sophisticated society with a commitment to social responsibility.
As it has since 1868, the College will transform the lives of students from diverse backgrounds, including students from families new to higher education or new to this country, and working adults seeking to advance their careers.
Statement of Shared Values
We, the members of the Bloomfield College Community, take pride in ourselves and in our Institution. To that end, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism in all that we do. We recognize that excellence in teaching and learning flourishes in an environment where each of us is free to express our ideas in ways that recognize and respect our differences. We are committed to celebrating the rich diversity of all members of the campus community and the community at large.
Therefore, in an effort to attract and retain exceptional students, faculty, staff, administrators, and trustees who will continue the wonderful tradition of the College, we actively support behavior that is consistent with the values shared by the Bloomfield College Community:
Honesty
The College promotes an intellectually stimulating environment where all interactions are open, honest and free of bias, where the responsibility for all individuals is to be straightforward and trustworthy.
Respect
- for Person
The College embraces the rich diversity and culture of its faculty, staff, students, administrators and trustees, including but not limited to their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ability, and socio-economic status.- for Property
The College seeks to provide an environment that is safe, one in which individual and institutional property are respected and protected. The college also values the integrity of intellectual work that is creative, resourceful and innovative and, therefore, enforces strict policies against plagiarism, cheating and the misuse of traditionally published and/or Internet resources.Commitment to Achieving Excellence
The College encourages excellence in intellectual, personal, professional and social development, and an appreciation for spiritual wellness while fostering a commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, and all aspects of work.
