Mission and Vision

Mission and Vision Statement

Through Founder’s College, Butler University will embrace and operationalize its founding mission to serve those historically excluded from the promise of higher education. Our students’ participation in the intellectual, social, and cultural life of the campus will contribute to the enrichment and transformation of the Butler campus, Butler-Tarkington neighborhood, and the greater Indianapolis community. 

Butler Values

• Excellence
• Equity
• Transformation
• Collaboration
• Integrity 

Founder’s College Commitments

• Diversity, defined and embraced broadly    
• Equity and inclusion  
• Holistic student support   
• Learner-defined achievement  
• Student-led  
• Reconciliation and accountability  
• Growth mindset  
• Community engagement