Paine College Institutional Objectives

December 12, 2007

Last revised and reviewed October 20, 2018

1. To maintain high academic standards by fostering excellence in scholarship and a commitment to teaching of high quality.
2. To stimulate students to develop the spirit of inquiry and enhance their ability to think critically to be productive self-sufficient citizens.
3. To provide special educational opportunities in the basic skills which are essential for collegiate achievement.
4. To educate students in the use of emerging technologies, problem-solving, and expanding the horizon of knowledge.
5. To foster an understanding and appreciation of the Black heritage, its contribution to contemporary American culture, and its relationship with other people.
6. To develop Christian character, to promote commitment to moral and spiritual values, and to cultivate understanding of and respect for other religious traditions.
7. To manage prudently and responsibly the human and fiscal resources essential for providing the atmosphere of academic excellence.
8. To maintain strong ties and interaction with the Augusta community regarding mutually beneficial educational and cultural goals.
9. To foster a commitment to Paine College by developing an appreciation of its worth and contributing to its support and uplift.
10. To prepare students to compete as professionals in the global community.