The mission of HC is to foster intellectual excellence and social responsibility, enabling our students to thrive in their chosen careers, flourish in life, and face the urgent challenges of the times. Core values are the essential enduring tenets which guide the Hiram College community.They set forth what we believe and define how we should conduct our affairs. At the heart of these values is the student. We are a community that fosters mentoring relationships and shared responsibility for learning. We believe in the interrelationship of knowledge exemplified in the liberal arts. We recognize that the well-being and governance of the community are a shared responsibility among community members. We respect the dignity of each individual.