The Student Promise
As a Loyola student being educated in the Jesuit Catholic tradition, I promise to . . .
Care for Myself
I promise to strive for excellence in all that I do. I will embrace opportunities for leadership, challenge myself academically, and seek experiences that will positively influence my personal development. I will honor the good in myself by being honest, compassionate, and respectful.
Care for Others
I promise to recognize that each individual person is valuable and has a unique perspective that contributes to the growth and development of all. I will respect the individuality of others regardless of appearance, ethnicity, faith, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or social standing.
Care for Community
I promise to acknowledge and celebrate diversity. I will contribute my talents, gifts, and ideas to strengthen the community. I aspire to be a person for others committed to working toward a more just world.
In the spring of 2007 seven students representing diverse backgrounds and four staff members were commissioned by the Office of Judicial Affairs (now the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution) and Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (now the Office of the Vice President for Student Development) to create a document representing the voice and spirit of the student body. The result was “The Student Promise,” a document that both unites all Loyola students and distinguishes them from students at other institutions.
It is imperative to note the final product is a direct representation of the values identified as important to the Loyola University Chicago student body. The committee hopes The Student Promise will be used as an inspiring symbol of student empowerment, pride and student-to-student accountability. As the students were composing the document it became clear that the promise is meant to urge students to be the best version of themselves by caring for self, caring for others and ultimately caring for the community.