The University of Dayton has renewed its "Commitment to Community," a guide for new students, faculty and staff on what it means to live, learn and work together as a Catholic, Marianist community.
It centers on three principles:
“A strong community doesn’t happen automatically,” said UD President Eric F. Spina. “It is built through the choices we make every day. By practicing these commitments at UD, we can carry a Catholic, Marianist vision of community beyond campus and into the world.”
Each principle includes “practices to live,” such as listening before responding, approaching conflict with curiosity, taking responsibility for our impact, sharing our gifts and stepping in when someone is being harmed.
“It offers everyone on campus practical wisdom and concrete steps we can take to make UD the vibrant community we aspire to be,” said Bro. Tim Driscoll, S.M., vice president for mission and rector.
The principles aren’t lofty platitudes, said Crystal Sullivan, assistant vice president for mission and executive director of campus ministry. “They translate to everyday practices that challenge us all to be the people God intended us to be," she said.
“C2C standards are not only great to live by, but also embody what we stand for here as Marianist university,” said business student and orientation leader Lawrence Shockley III.