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Ribbons of Excellence
In 1887, the graduating seniors
at Adrian College presented a cane in the form
of a shepherd’s crook to the officers
of the junior class. Symbolic of leadership
and carved with the Latin motto for “No
victory without work,” the cane has been
handed down every year by the graduating class.
Each class has also attached a ribbon to the
cane with the names of its graduates listed
on the ribbon.
In 2007, the academic community
at Adrian College adopted the idea of the ribbons
to represent its standards of excellence. From
the long-standing tradition of the ribbons attached
to the shepherd’s crook at graduation,
these new ribbons of excellence have been developed
to support the College’s mission statement.
Just as the Latin inscription on the cane suggests,
these ribbons of excellence cannot be achieved
without hard work:
• Caring
for humanity and the world
• Learning throughout
a lifetime
• Thinking critically
• Crossing boundaries
and disciplines
• Developing creativity
Caring
for humanity and the world: making socially
responsible decisions; providing service to
local and global communities; interacting positively
with persons of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Learning
throughout a lifetime: continuing to ask important
questions; pursuing knowledge in each new age;
remaining open to new learning experiences.
Thinking
critically: developing critical habits of mind;
exploring multiple points of view; raising thoughtful
questions, identifying problems and solutions.
Crossing
boundaries and disciplines: developing literacy
in multiple fields; personifying the liberal
arts experience; making connections across disciplines.
Developing
creativity: engaging in creative arts; developing
creative talents and skills; recognizing and
employing figurative expression.
Sincerely,
Dr. Dale Nesbary
Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs |
