Maryland Institute College of Art

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MICA has become the leader in the education of artists and designers by fostering a community of talented, creative individuals committed to redefining the boundaries of art and design and to expanding their own vision and perspective through rigorous study. Our innovative curriculum, well-equipped campus, and world-class faculty all have a single purpose: provide the education, experiences, an...d resources needed to prepare the artist and designers who will lead in the 21st century.
The entire MICA community—alumni, faculty, parents, staff, students, and trustees—were engaged in rearticulating our Mission and Vision Statements, and generating the philosophy underpinning them and the new Tenets. The inclusive process involved convenings, small group discussions, open surveys, and individual conversations. We also sought input from external stakeholders in various fields. The steering committee was co-led by the president and chair of the Faculty Executive Committee. This full engagement has ensured that the outcomes are thoughtful and, importantly, an authentic reflection of MICA as we are today and what we aspire to be going forward. The Mission statement expresses MICA"s fundamental rationale for existence, while the Vision statement describes the long-range change that inspires our Mission. The Tenets undergird MICA"s culture, personality and actions.
Our Mission is to EMPOWER students to forge creative, purposeful lives and careers in a diverse and changing world. THRIVE with Baltimore. MAKE the world we imagine. A just, sustainable, and joyful world activated and enriched by artists, designers, and educators who are valued for their leadership and imagination.

• We assert the centrality of artists, designers, and educators in society.
• We shape culture.
• We flourish through collaboration.
• We embrace differences and champion equity.
• We invent through thoughtful disruption.
• We strive for excellence and rigor.
• We act with intent and critical appraisal.
• We model a community of care.
• We take pride in our resilience.
• We exemplify passion and conviction.
• We have fun.

We strive across our positions on campus for a high level of professionalism in our work. We take pride in the work we do and strive to learn all aspects of our job and perform to the best of our ability. We work hard to resolve the questions and requests of others in a timely manner. We recognize that professionalism is a contagious quality and we strive for professionalism to be systemic within our working environments. Each of us seeks to understand our individual job on campus and also recognize that each role is integral to MICA"s success. We identify excellence as an important quality in supporting MICA"s top‐tier ranking among art and design colleges. We take pride in our individual Department and Division as well MICA as an institution of higher education.
As faculty and staff, we are all invested in providing a positive student experience that helps to increase student retention and persistence and strengthens MICA"s reputation. We look for opportunities to allow all staff to have opportunities for interactions with students and to learn about the educational process for fine artists, designers, and educators. We also seek engagement opportunities that allow faculty and staff across the College to meet one another and learn about the work of each Division and Department, particularly engagement that transcends technological communities and allows for human interaction. As an educational community, we also understand the importance of engagement with the larger community of Baltimore and support MICA"s multifaceted efforts and initiatives to collaborate with the communities within our city.
We recognize that in order to achieve excellence in our work and within our community, a variety of structures are needed including short and long‐term planning, exploration of new ideas, enrichment & professional development programs, accountability, and attention to health and well‐being of faculty/staff members.
We strive to work together, sharing resources and knowledge, united by a common purpose to advance the educational mission of MICA. We value a community where all contributions to the college are recognized, and every member is appreciated and acknowledged for their good work. We value a community where people have the opportunity to celebrate and make meaningful occasions together. We also recognize that our community is a permeable one, strengthened and nourished by the relationships that connect MICA to the rest of Baltimore and the world.
We support each other and the mission of the college by participating in timely, thoughtful and frequent communication. We strive for transparent communication as the cornerstone of the college culture. We seek out ways to facilitate cross‐departmental communication and sharing. We recognize the role of technology for efficient communication but strongly support mechanisms that facilitate personal interactions, particularly across MICA"s Divisions and Departments.
We strive to cultivate a culture of equality and fairness where all individuals benefit from human resource processes conducive to strengthening job performance and cultivating professional development. We are a campus filled with likely and unlikely artists proud to be committed to this creative institution.