Mission & Values

Mission
As a Catholic institution inspired by the ideals of the Sisters of Saint Anne, Anna Maria College educates students to become individuals who will transform their world as ethical leaders and community-oriented professionals.

Values

  • Faith & Reason – Drawing upon the Catholic intellectual tradition, the academic environment provides students an education that honors faith and reason as complementary paths of wisdom in the search for truth and meaning.
  • Liberal Arts – The College prepares students to adapt to future challenges with creativity and innovation, by integrating a liberal arts education with personal development and professional achievement.
  • Service to the Community – In line with the values of the foundresses, the College stimulates within students a sense of responsibility and dedication to the community through selfless service to family, friends, colleagues and those in need.
  • Justice & Peace – Acknowledging our place within the world, the College emboldens students to identify injustices and to contribute peaceful solutions to them.
  • Development of the Whole Person – A balanced education, curricular and co-curricular, aims to inspire holistic personal growth in students as lifelong learners.
  • Cultivation of Personal Moral Responsibility – We expect students to develop as ethically responsible human beings, through serious reflection and active engagement.
  • Diversity & Inclusion – We welcome all, regardless of background, and encourage critical thought and ideas in the pursuit of truth.

Anna Maria College encourages a lifestyle capable of sustaining these values in balance.

Charisms of Esther Blondin

  • To provide a faith-based education in co-educational settings.
  • To educate the whole person.