Claremont University Consortium Mission

Claremont University Consortium is the central coordinating and support institution for the students, faculty and staff of The Claremont Colleges. Our indispensable programs and services enrich the distinctive character and vitality of this mid-sized university cluster of small colleges. Moreover, CUC advances the consortium, facilitates planning and collaboration, holds land and plans for the founding of new educational institutions.

Claremont University Consortium Vision

The CUC vision is to advance The Claremont Colleges as a preeminent educational and intellectual center. CUC aspires to enable the collective endeavors of the member colleges to achieve more than the sum total of individual efforts.
We shall achieve this vision by:
· Fostering academic and administrative collaboration among the members
· Efficiently and effectively managing consortium services and programs
· Promoting the establishment of new centers, academic enterprises and colleges
· Increasing financial support for new and existing programs and facilities
· Advancing the reputation and recognition of the consortium and its constituent institutions
· Serving as an international exemplar of the benefits to be gained through consortial practices in higher education

Claremont University Consortium Values

People We recognize that people are the cornerstone of our success; we act
ethically, with integrity, respect and responsibility; we treat each other as
we want to be treated; we value diversity as a source of strength

Professionalism We use creativity, flexibility and innovation to deliver the highest quality
services possible; we set high standards for ourselves and our services;
we are accountable individually and in teams for our behavior

Service We take pride in the indispensable services that CUC provides The
Claremont Colleges; we provide value by focusing on what matters
most to the members of the consortium

Collaboration We leverage the power of working together within departments, among
and between CUC services, with individuals and groups across The
Claremont Colleges and with external constituencies