2013 – 2014 - Barton College

6 Introduction to the CollegeStatement of PurposeThe College is organized to maintain and operate an institution oflearning for the education and instruction of qualified students withinthe framework of the Christian ideals and principles and underthe auspices of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) inNorth Carolina.— The College CharterIIIBarton College is a community of learners freely examining theintellectual and cultural experiences of a diverse and interdependentworld to understand humanity’s rich heritage and to improve thequality of all existence.Mission StatementBarton College is committed to providing programs and opportunitiesto encourage the intellectual, spiritual, social, and cultural developmentof its students and to challenge them for future leadershipand service to their local and global communities.