Salve Regina

University

Institutional Mission Project

Emily Hyde & Morgan Matthews
 About SRU
❖ Location - Newport, RI

❖ Student Population - Over 2,700

Students

❖ Classification - Master’s University

❖ Catholic Institution
 Interviewees

Dr. Theresa J. Malcolm James Dr. Sami

Ladrigan-Whelpley Smith Mournighan Nassim
VP for Mission Associate VP of Director of Assistant VP for
Integration; Student Affairs Residence Life Student Success
Assistant Professor of and Dean of and Off Campus and Director of
Religious and Students; Title Housing Multicultural
Theological Studies IX Coordinator Programs
Mission Statement
As a community that welcomes people of all beliefs, Salve Regina
University, a Catholic institution founded by the Sisters of Mercy,
seeks wisdom and promotes universal justice.

The University through teaching and research prepares men and

women for responsible lives by imparting and expanding
knowledge, developing skills and cultivating enduring values.
Through liberal arts and professional programs, students develop
their abilities for thinking clearly and creatively, enhance their
capacity for sound judgment and prepare for the challenge of
learning throughout their lives.

In keeping with the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy, and

recognizing that all people are stewards of God's creation, the
University encourages students to work for a world that is
harmonious, just and merciful.
 Background of Mission Statement
❖ Inspired by the teachings and beliefs

of the Sisters of Mercy

❖ Spearheaded by Sister Leona Misto

➢ Has been in effect for the past 20 years

❖ Caterpillar to Butterfly

❖ Five Critical Concerns

Five Critical Concerns
Earth

Immigration

Non-Violence

Racism

Women
 Living the Mission
❖ “Mercy Pledge”
❖ Multicultural Education Week
➢ Targets multiple critical concerns outlined by the
Sisters of Mercy

❖ The Living Learning Community

❖ Residence Halls
❖ Inclusive of all faiths
❖ Student Government Association (SGA) Water
bottles & reusable straws
 Impact of the Mission
❖ All students, faculty, and staff know the mission statement, especially
the last line about creating a world that is harmonious, just, and
merciful
❖ SRU is “not just about creating great minds, but great people. Great
minds just aren’t enough” - Mr. Smith
❖ The mission statement is proudly displayed in many offices and
buildings on campus
 Future of the Mission
❖ New President of the University
➢ All past & current Presidents have been a Sister of Mercy or a Clergy member
➢ The new President most likely will be a laity person
➢ This may cause changes to SRU mission statement

❖ Important to use inclusive language

❖ However our interviewees all said they didn’t foresee any changes
to the mission anytime soon. It suits the university well.
 Conclusion
The mission statement breathes life

into the daily operations of Salve

Regina University and strives to

develop individuals who make the

world harmonious, just, and merciful.

 References
Salve Regina University. (1998). Mission statement. Retrieved from https://salve.edu/about/mission-statement

Salve Regina University. (2016). Salve Regina University strategic plan, 2016-2019. Retrieved from
https://salve.edu/sites/default/files/filesfield/documents/Draft_Strategic_Plan_0.pdf

Salve Regina University. (2018). Student affairs mission statement. Retrieved from
https://salve.edu/office-service/student-affairs

Salve Regina University. (2018). Student Code of Conduct. Retrieved from

https://salve.edu/sites/default/files/filesfield/documents/student_code_of_conduct.pdf