Dear HPU Friend:
A college education should focus not only on the attainment of a diploma but on professional development and personal transformation, too. Success comes from much more than earned knowledge. Sustaining success is only possible through a growth mindset, collaboration with others and a strong work ethic.
At High Point University, we believe in instilling values in our students. We are a God, family and country school. Values are important to us here — personal initiative, generosity, gratitude, civility and respect, among others, are treasured.
Not only are they treasured, they are practiced by each and every member
of the High Point University faculty, staff and student body. By instilling these values, our students graduate prepared to lead a life filled with success and framed with significance.
The need to make decisions is exponentially expanding — another effect of this technological age. So how can one make sound decisions? How can one educate a young person on how to make decisions? These are good questions.
At HPU, we understand that values are the lens through which decisions should be made.
We know that one can’t only teach values; we should model values. We live. Students watch. Students learn.
Modeling values is the foundation for educating the mind, heart and soul.
We are intentional in our efforts to transform students into conscientious adults. It starts with the President’s Seminar on Life Skills for all freshmen. But it doesn’t stop there.
We constantly see students transform through unique experiences that offer access to innovators like Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph, who serves as HPU’s Entrepreneur in Residence, and Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, who serves as HPU’s Innovator in Residence.
The face-to-face mentorship students receive from learned and committed faculty is undeniably impactful and abundant at High Point University.
We are always committed to creating more opportunities, more experiences and more wisdom to be shared with our students. We want every HPU student to learn from many different resources and appreciate that every moment is an opportunity to grow.
Everyone who works at HPU understands they play an important role in the growth, development and transformation of our students.
Please take a moment to think about what I have explained: High Point University’s entire staff is empowered and committed to making a difference in students’ lives.
Students then learn through these experiences what it truly means to be helped, encouraged and coached. Then they express their gratitude and understanding of these values by serving others.
This is why High Point University’s call to action is: Choose to be extraordinary!
Our students and families know that we do not merely educate here; we transform. And we inspire students to live in a way that will not only make you proud but will also change the world. I invite you to come experience HPU’s values-based learning model for yourself.
Sincerely,
Dr. Nido R. Qubein
President