Alumni include four Rhodes Scholars, a Pulitzer Prize winner, entrepreneurs, educators, nurses, writers, artists, doctors, explorers and trendsetters who have shaped our world.

Baker: a community where excellence lives and students thrive.

We promote a community of belonging and Baker family connections, which result in lifelong associations.

Four schools comprise Baker University: College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Nursing, School of Professional and Graduate Studies.

For over 150 years students at the first university in Kansas have fully engaged in learning; connected with peers, faculty and staff and developed lifelong relationships.

We challenge all students to think critically using open inquiry and freedom of expression.

Baker is a private, liberal arts university that educates students through small classes, innovative instructors and rigorous coursework.

Mission

  • Baker University is committed to assuring student learning, and developing confident, competent and responsible contributors to society.

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Baker University Vision & Values

Vision & Purpose

Baker University is a premier private university with a tradition of academic excellence and student engagement in a respectful, inviting and values-based learning community. The faculty provides creative, student-focused learning experiences challenging students to analyze issues with depth and clarity. Students fully engage in their learning; connect with peers, faculty and staff; and develop lifelong relationships with diverse groups of people. Graduates realize their potential to become confident, competent contributors to society.

Mission

Baker University is committed to assuring student learning, and developing confident, competent and responsible contributors to society.

Values

In the tradition of our United Methodist heritage, Baker University values:

  • Student learning and academic excellence. We provide quality learning environments promoting intellectual, professional and personal development resulting in lifelong learning.
  • Critical thinking, inquiry and freedom of expression. We challenge all participants to think critically using open inquiry and freedom of expression.
  • Integrating learning with faith and values. We expect all participants to be open to questions of faith and values as part of intellectual inquiry in the United Methodist tradition. In particular, we expect personal and professional responsibility that is based on high standards of ethical conduct.
  • Connections. We promote a community of belonging and Baker family connections, which result in lifelong associations.
  • Inclusiveness. We embrace diversity of community, thought and expression.
  • Service to the community. We address the civic, social, health and environmental needs of our global community.
 
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