Mission, Vision and Values: Bon Secours Richmond Higher Education Institutions

Education as a Ministry: Our Students are the Hope Tomorrow Needs  

Education is our ministry, and it's our mission to educate those who feel called to the nursing and imaging professions. We treat our students' education holistically, focusing on compassion, quality, excellence, safety and service. Our teachings are rooted in evidence-based practice, and always striving for the best ways to help those in need. At the heart of our philosophy is educating students to fulfill the mission of Bon Secours. Our students are their patients' advocates, providing compassionate, competent care and creating an atmosphere of trust. We are there to assist, educate and care for those in need, helping them achieve wellness. 

Our connection to Bon Secours facilities gives students unmatched clinical experiences and career opportunities, making them confident in their technical skills and highly sought after by employers.

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to develop compassionate healthcare professionals to fulfill the workforce demands of tomorrow.  

Vision Statement:  

Inspired by God’s hope for the world, we will be a ministry where students want to learn, faculty want to teach, associates want to work, and graduates flourish.

Values:  

We affirm the values of Bon Secours Mercy Health:

Human Dignity​

We commit to uphold the sacredness of life and to be respectful and inclusive of everyone. ​

​Integrity​

We commit to act ethically and to modeling the right relationships in all of our individual and organizational encounters. ​

Compassion​

We commit to accompany those we serve with mercy and tenderness, recognizing that “being with” is as important as “doing for.” ​

Stewardship​

We commit to promoting the responsible use of all human and financial resources, including Earth itself. ​

Service​

We commit to providing the highest quality in every dimension of our ministry.

As a higher education community, we make these affirmations:  

• We believe we are stronger together.  
• We believe that each person is a gift from God and called to love one another.  
• We believe that we extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by creating a more humane world, dedicated to serving those in need.  
• We believe it is important to stand for what is right and just.  
• We believe that we are called to be good stewards.  
• We believe in empowering people to attain their full potential.    
• We believe in an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse voices to kindle innovation and connect us with the communities we serve.  
• We believe in a culture where individuals bring their whole self to give their whole heart.  
• We believe that empathy is a vulnerable choice that fuels the human-to-human connection which supports compassionate care.  
• We believe that courageous leadership is key to sustained success.  

• We believe that because healthcare is ever evolving, we are open to ideas that challenge conventional views and drive innovation.  

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Goals and Outcomes [RPR – Results, Process, Relationships]

Goal 1: Provide educational excellence. [Results]

Outcomes: 
•    Provide nursing and imaging education that prepares graduates for practice that will enhance patient health outcomes and address workforce demands. 
•    Attract, retain, and graduate diverse students.
•    Prepare students for a digital world through utilization of current and effective technology.
•    Maintain high first-time licensure and certification exam pass rates.
•    Attract, recruit, and retain diverse, highly qualified, and effective faculty and staff. 
•    Comply with all regulatory and accrediting requirements.  

Goal 2:  Achieve operational synergy and efficiency. [Process]

Outcomes: 
•    Create an organizational structure that generates synergy and efficiency between the higher education institutions.
•    Ensure policies and procedures align with and support efficient, effective practices and continuous quality improvement. 
•    Provide sound financial management and oversight of financial resources that promotes stewardship, aligns with operational and strategic initiatives, and ensures long-term financial sustainability.
•    Create streamlined pathways for academic progression for students within the higher education institutions. 
•    Collaborate with health system leadership to assess workforce needs and enhance strategies to meet workforce demands through expansion of educational offerings as indicated.
•    Collaborate with Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) to facilitate graduate employment within BSMH.  

Goal 3: Promote a flourishing culture [Relationships]

Outcomes: 
•    Provide a student-centered learning environment designed to support students’ personal and professional growth and achievement of their educational goals. 
•    Maintain high satisfaction rates within the key stakeholder groups of associates, students, graduates, and employers for each higher education institution. 
•    Promote a healthy work environment where individuals and teams are empowered to lead and flourish.
•    Provide service opportunities for students, faculty and staff to expand empathy and compassion for the vulnerable and marginalized. 
•    Ensure opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to advance their professional development and commitment to the ministry.