mission & history

the collage’s history and mission is rooted in the history of the Sisters of Divine Providence and related to the themes of Catholic Social Thought and contemporary issues of justice and peace.  We see ourselves as striving to be best FOR the world.

 Your journal is expected to be a 5-paragraph essay.

1.Introduce topics being discussed (UN Global Sustainable Development Goals).

2.Describe one or two of the Global Sustainable Development Goals that resonate with you.

3.Describe how you plan on being “Best FOR the World” NOW.

4.Connect how you might use your talents and college education to make a positive difference in regards to the Global Goals chosen above and become the best FOR the world after graduation.  

5.Conclusion: connect the mission of the college and the CDP with a theme of the UN Global Sustainable Development Goals.

College Mission Statement:

(******) College, a Catholic institution of higher learning, founded and sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters of Divine Providence, fosters global citizenship and creates a community of scholars from the region, the nation and around the world.  The College integrates liberal arts and professional education in creative ways, empowering all members of our community to become lifelong learners, achieve success in their chosen careers and promote justice and peace in a constantly changing global society.