1. CCCU Mission and Values Professor Roderick Watkins Dean, Faculty of Arts & Humanities

2. CCCU Mission and Values Starting point: our values are important, remain relevant, and have broad support Opportunity: review and ‘refresh’ their expression Process thus far… Aims:1) a mission statement 2) a statement of our values 3) concise, clear and memorable 4) distinctive, deliverable and for the long term

3. Mission Statement Inspired by the University’s Church of England Foundation and the aspirations of its students and staff, our mission is to pursue excellence in academic and professional higher education thereby enriching both individuals and society (2006-10)

4. Mission Statement Inspired by the University’s Church of England Foundation and the aspirations of its students and staff, our mission is to pursue excellence in academic and professional higher education thereby enriching both individuals and society (2006-10) We, the Canterbury Christ Church University community, believe passionately in the power of higher education to transform the futures of individuals, societies and nations (current Strategic Plan)

5. Values As a Church of England Foundation, we value: the power of higher education to transform individuals, communities, society and the economy the integration of teaching excellence with high quality research and knowledge exchange – by encouraging creativity and innovation the development of the whole person – by encouraging a spirit of reflection and enquiry and promoting opportunities for learning beyond the curriculum – in responsible stewardship of the natural environment equality of opportunity – by respecting the inherent dignity and potential of each person our friendly and supportive community

6. Mission Statement current proposal: Building on our Church of England Foundation, the University’s mission is to pursue excellence in higher education: creating knowledge, transforming individuals, enriching communities and working towards a sustainable future

7. Values current proposal: We value: the integration of excellent teaching, research and knowledge exchange the development of the whole person, preparing individuals to participate responsibly in a sustainable future the power of higher education to enrich society socially, culturally and economically our friendly, inclusive and professional community of students and staff, respecting and nurturing the inherent dignity and potential of each individual

8. Building on our Church of England Foundation, the University’s mission is to pursue excellence in higher education: creating knowledge, transforming individuals, enriching communities and working towards a sustainable future We value: the integration of excellent teaching, research and knowledge exchange the development of the whole person, preparing individuals to participate responsibly in a sustainable future the power of higher education to enrich society socially, culturally and economically our friendly, inclusive and professional community of students and staff, respecting and nurturing the inherent dignity and potential of each individual

9. Next steps: Reflections arising from Staff Conference Further consultation Review and discussion with Governing Body For today: consider how we can embed the values in our work and in developing our 2020 Vision