Ashford University

Clinton, Iowa 52732

http://www.ashford.edu

Mount St. Clare College was founded in 1918 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, Iowa. MSC became The Franciscan University in 2002 and in 2005, Bridgepoint Education, Inc., a higher education organization, acquired the institution and its name was changed to Ashford University. The institution is a coeducational, liberal arts University.

The campus is located on a scenic bluff in Clinton, Iowa, near the Mississippi River and midway between Chicago and Des Moines. Ashford University grants Master’s, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science and Associate of Arts degrees. Pre-professional studies may be taken in conjunction with any of the bachelor programs.

The mission of Ashford University is to provide accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and degree programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, professions, and communities.

Purposes:

• To foster a vigorous, diverse learning environment shaped by contemporary awareness, intellectual inquiry, and a shared search for truth in which students gain knowledge and build skills and values useful in their personal and career development.

• To cultivate student-centered learning at all levels, supported by technological resources and led by qualified faculty and staff who are guided by contemporary scholarship and professional practice.

• To promote the development of foundational values relevant to leadership in the 21st century: self-worth, creativity, interdependence, service, integrity, and effectiveness.

• To foster intellectual and personal growth, sensitivity to diversity and human dignity, effective and responsible leadership, environmental responsibility, and lifelong learning.

• To provide a traditional liberal arts college experience, accelerated external-degree programs for adult learners, and relevant graduate programs.

• To place priority upon institutional effectiveness, excellent value, affordability, responsive student services, accountable administrative processes, continuous assessment of student learning, and curriculum improvement to assure quality in a rapidly changing culture and demonstrate innovative leadership in higher education.

• To maintain operational, financial, and strategic strength to ensure the future of Ashford University.