The Avila University 任务
Avila University, a Catholic University founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Carondelet的约瑟夫, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.
大学的价值
The worth, dignity and potential of each human being
Inspired by our founders, the Sisters of St. Carondelet的约瑟夫, our campus fosters a community of inclusion, understanding, and peace. 阿维拉的 Buchanan Initiative for Peace and Nonviolence is a shining example of how we as a campus put these values into action. 我们的 Thornhill画廊 主机的艺术家, 积极分子, and humanitarian organizations seeking to promote understanding and collaboration. With our newly-opened Avila community food pantry and 鹰知道 性骚扰项目, are creating a safe environment that will allow you to concentrate on what matters most: your education. 不用谢.
Excellence in teaching and learning
阿维拉的 class sizes might be small, but the knowledge you’ll receive from our highly accomplished 教师 won’t be. 我们的 professors pair academic expertise – 70 percent have their Ph.D., or the highest degree in their field of study — with real-world, practical experience to give you a well-rounded set of skills sought out by employers. 用我们的 Center for Student Excellence, 学习共享, 还有其他资源, you’ll have the assistance you need on campus to solve any challenge in or out of the classroom.
Excellence and Avila: a tradition for over 100 years.
Service with the dear neighbor
Inspired by the example of our founders, the Sisters of St. Carondelet的约瑟夫 whose mission is to serve the dear neighbor without distinction, service is at the heart of everything we do at Avila. 我们的 students complete more than 140,每年服务时间达5000小时, 我们的教职员工, 工作人员, and alumni are all active in an array of philanthropic organizations. With dozens of groups and organizations on campus working to improve their communities, you’ll find your chance to serve with the Dear Neighbor.
多样性及其表达
The Avila 家庭 is a melting pot of cultural backgrounds, a true representation of our Kansas City home. More than 31 percent of our student body are first-generation college students and we host international students from dozens of countries from around the world. With active campus groups and organizations such as the Avila Ambassadors, 黑人学生会, Society of Latinos and International Student Organization, you’ll find the perfect group for you to express yourself and be a leader.
The development of the whole person
We’re proud of our Liberal Arts herit年龄 and believe that a broad education forms well-rounded graduates ready to contribute to society. Starting with our First-Year Experience seminar, 阿维拉的 curriculum is designed to give students the ability to pursue their research interests, 无论哪个领域. This interdisciplinary approach means you’ll graduate with the technical know-how you’ll need to excel professionally, combined with the wide-ranging knowledge, 批判性思维, and flexibility necessary to succeed in the modern workforce.
Right relationships, with God, self, others and creation
Respect and generosity are at the core of our work as educators, values instilled in us as a Catholic institution by the Sisters of St. Carondelet的约瑟夫 at our founding in 1916. We take that legacy seriously. From mentorship to service organizations to our active campus ministry, our community is built on healthy relationships with our students, 教师, 工作人员, 校友和邻居. And because we all share the same home, we also do our part to take care of the Earth, with extensive recycling and sustainability initiatives throughout campus.
