Updating the Mission Statement
As part of the strategic planning process, we are revising the institutional mission statement. The current statement has not changed since the 1990s and is not fully reflective of who we are today or of the collective strengths of the three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Education and Counseling, and the School of Law.
The new draft by Executive Council is below. If you have any questions or comments, please email strategicplan@lclark.edu.
Draft Mission Statement, updated 9/5/24
Lewis & Clark is a premier private higher education institution offering an exceptional education in an inclusive environment. By fostering critical thinking, innovation, creativity, civic engagement, and leadership, both inside and outside of the classroom, we prepare our students for lifelong success in a connected, rapidly evolving world. Lewis & Clark’s educational programs, including meaningful engagement with research and scholarship, equip students with the knowledge and skills to advance their careers, promote justice, and address urgent societal challenges facing our communities and the world.
email strategicplan@lclark.edu