Our Four Ideals
Fidelity to Humanity implies that faith in the potential of human beings and in the improvement of the human condition through education; compassion in the contacts one has, as an educator, with humanity; and dedication to the concept that through continuous education, based upon equal opportunity, persons of all ages, cultures, and creeds shall find increased opportunity for experiencing more meaningful lives.Science implies that, as an educator, one will be faithful to the cause of free inquiry and will strive to eliminate prejudice and superstition by withholding judgment until accurate and adequate evidence is obtained. One will not distort evidence to support a favorite theory; nor be blinded by the new or spectacular; nor condemn the old, simply because it is old.
Service is the very essence of education that seeks advancement, not merely for self but for society as well. The incentive of the great educators of the world has been their desire to serve humanity. Service in education implies living so that others are strengthened an inspired, and striving for the achievement of justice, peace, and a better way of life for all.
Toil is the will to do the task that must be done whether the task pleases one or not, and faith in the social necessity and intrinsic reward of the educational profession. It implies working with such faith and zeal that others are won to the cause of education. If one life has been given greater freedom and nobler vision, toil has not been in vain.
