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MISSION
...what we do...
As an institution of Christian higher education, Kettering College of Medical Arts graduates health–care professionals of high character who, in the tradition of the Master Healer, give whole–person care to their patients and generous service to their communities.

VISION
...what we will become...
Kettering College of Medical Arts will excel as a learning community. Excellence as a learning community means:

  • For every decision we make, we first ask, “How does this decision affect student learning?”
  • Current scholarship and academic best practices inspire our learning.
  • We recognize that learning is a journey of interdependence.
  • We embrace diversity as an enrichment of the learning experience.
  • We help students develop both character and competence.

VALUES
...what are essential to fulfilling our mission and vision... TRUSTWORTHY

  • We value personal and professional integrity and accountability in all relationships.
INNOVATIVE
  • We value an approach to health science education that promotes advances in the effective practice and delivery of health care.
  • We value creative, future–oriented preparation of health care professionals to meet the challenges of providing comprehensive and compassionate health care.
CARING
  • We value spiritual wholeness and nurture personal spiritual growth.
  • We value and respect the dignity of all people as being made in the image of God.
  • We value being called to Christian service through the ministry of healthcare as a reflection of Christ's unconditional love.
COMPETENT
  • We value excellence in teaching and clinical competence evidenced in personal and professional growth.
  • We value promptness and effectiveness in responding to the needs of others.
  • We value life–long learning as an integral part of our professional calling and personal growth.
COLLABORATIVE
  • We value social responsibility and service to others.
  • We value partnerships that foster enhanced service to our community.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
As an institution of Christian higher education, Kettering College of Medical Arts actively seeks and values individuals from diverse backgrounds and beliefs. Diversity among students, faculty, and staff greatly enriches the educational experience and produces graduates who are able to provide high-quality, whole-person care to the communities they serve.
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