Strategic thinking is an ongoing process that is more important than any particular document. The goals outlined below cut across the Franklin College community and reflect a shared commitment to create an environment where individual persons, departments, programs, and divisions are united in changing students' lives through liberal arts education that inspires excellence, leadership and service.

Franklin College prepares men and women for significant careers through the liberal arts.

Franklin College is a community based on the values of respect, honesty, responsibility, faith, and the life-long pursuit of learning. As campus citizens faculty, staff, students and alumni work together to create the Franklin College experience.

Franklin College changes students' lives through an education grounded in strong principles of the liberal arts for career preparation. We put learning into action by inspiring excellence, leadership, and service.