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 Mission, Vision & Values

VISION

In pursuit of a more just world, Fielding Graduate University sets the standard of excellence as a global network of lifelong learners engaged in innovative scholarly practice and research.

MISSION

Fielding Graduate University serves a community of scholar-practitioners dedicated to transformational learning and social justice.

VALUES

  • Academic Excellence: a commitment to the highest quality academic performance.
  • Transformational Learning: a fundamental re-evaluation of one’s vision, rules, goals, and priorities resulting in new understanding of self and a new commitment to lifelong learning and future life possibilities.
  • Community: an appreciation for a lifelong learning environment built on collegiality, mutual respect, and compassion.
  • Human Diversity, Dignity, and Worth: a respect for the dignity and worth of all individuals within an inclusive environment that celebrates openness and diversity in the service of social justice.
  • Truth, Integrity, and Meaning: a willingness to serve others as ethical change agents in our search for truth in learning, in our work and in our lives.

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"The personal, caring support of Fielding faculty inspired in me a can-do attitude that carried me through the sometimes tough and turbulent times of doing a doctorate largely online. Even though I lived in a remote part of Western Canada, I never felt alone. Earning my doctorate with Fielding was one of the most empowering experiences of my life. "

-Franzi Ng
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