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New Faculty Onboarding Welcome

This succinct, 2-hour onboarding welcome is structured to welcome new, full-time faculty starting at off-peak times to ensure they have the information they need to feel confident and successful.

As a new faculty member, you are now part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. This overview provides key insights into our institution's mission, values, strategic goals, and the diverse student body you'll be engaging with.

Our Mission
To be a great Catholic university dedicated to achieving excellence in learning, which is achieved through teaching, research, and scholarly activities in the Franciscan and liberal arts tradition.

Our Vision
To provide an education distinguished in its ability to prepare transformative leaders for service to the world.

Our Values
To reflect prayerfully on the Gospels to determine the ways we can advance the dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship. Our educational philosophy is rooted in the following Franciscan values:​

  • Dignity of the Individual: Respecting each person as a unique creation.​
  • Peace and Justice: Promoting harmony and fairness in our community and beyond.​
  • Reconciliation: Encouraging healing and understanding among all people.​
  • Responsible Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the common good.

What is the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition?

The Franciscan Intellectual Tradition is a way of understanding the world rooted in the life and teachings of St. Francis of Assisi. It emphasizes the dignity of every person, care for creation, the importance of community, and a spirit of joy and humility. At Marian University, this tradition influences how we approach education, relationships, and service—encouraging a compassionate, holistic view of knowledge and learning. Whether or not you come from a faith background, these values help shape an inclusive and supportive environment for all members of our campus community.

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The Marian University Promise

We make a promise to our Marian University students. We are committed to ensuring that our students are exceptionally well-prepared for a fulfilling life and professional pursuits through:​

  • An education illumined by faith and grounded in values and ethics.​
  • Challenging academic programs supported by a vibrant and caring community that guides students in achieving excellence.​
  • Innovative, active, and engaged approaches to learning both on campus and beyond.​
  • Leadership education that prepares trustworthy, healthy, inquisitive, and skilled leaders.​

 

Three Strategic Pillars

Our strategic vision is anchored by three pillars:​

  1. Access and Success: Attracting, retaining, graduating, and professionally placing diverse students, including under-served, economically challenged, non-traditional urban and rural students, and adults. ​
  2. Excellence in STEHM Education Illuminated by Liberal Arts: Through a creative integration of the liberal arts curriculum with science, technology, engineering, health professions, and mathematics (STEHM), Marian graduates will achieve distinction in STEHM disciplines, and all graduates will be scientifically and technically competent. ​
  3. Faith in Action: Being a national leader in recruiting, educating, and forming ethical leaders who integrate faith into lifelong service to their religious, professional, and civic communities. ​

Our Student Community

Marian University serves a diverse student population:

  • Financial Support: 99% of students at our Indianapolis campus receive scholarships and grants.​
  • Community Engagement: Students contribute over 11,000 hours annually to service and campus ministry activities.​
  • Demographics:
    • 74% are Indiana residents.​
    • 27.8% come from underrepresented backgrounds.​