Tradition

The Dominican tradition of Veritas, Truth; and Caritas, unselfish love; is enhanced through the integration of study, contemplation and action that informs the intellectual life.

• In a commitment to teaching in the Dominican intellectual tradition that places strong emphasis on informed reflection and the encouragement of relationships that make it possible to share the fruits of one's own reflection with others.
• In the appreciation and respect for the search for truth in all disciplines.
• In pedagogy that stresses community.
• In faculty and staff who encourage the discovery of the joy of learning and making connections.
• In a mission commitment to values of truth, compassion, justice, and
  partnership. Values that recognize our interdependence with each other and with the world, while challenging us to build a community where reflection leads to action .