Core Values Distinction Program
The Core Values Distinction Program recognizes the accomplishments of our traditional, undergraduate students in learning and living the Core Values of our University.
To apply to graduate with a Core Value Distinction cord you need to complete the application below by selecting a Core Value and:
• Identify three (3) Core Value Experiences that you have completed and describe what you learned from these experiences that furthered your understanding of your selected Core Value. (500-700 words)
• Describe a Core Value Competency-Based Experience and explain what you learned and how it will impact your daily and professional life in the future. (500-700 words)
• Identify three (3) Core Value Courses that you have completed and recall key concepts that link these courses to furthering your understanding of your selected Core Value. (500-700 words)
Please click on the Core Value below for examples and the online application form.
The deadline to apply for Core Value Cords is March 1.
Core Value Information and Examples
- Learning and Mentoring
Our essential, foundational purpose is the mentoring of all students in their pursuit of learning. Students will hone their skills and challenge their limits to critically think about and adequately express their own intellectual journey. All faculty and staff are committed to employing a vast array of current and future tools to fulfill this value.
You can also propose alternative Activities, Experiences and Courses to meet these requirements!
Activity Examples
(3 Required)• Center for Teaching and Learning Events
• COREXplore Spring Break Trip
• Maryville Reaches Out Learning and Mentoring Projects
• OtherExperience Examples
(1 Required)• Internship with the Center for Teaching and Learning (One semester)
• Internship with a community organization focused on Learning and Mentoring (One semester)
• Research project on learning and mentoring
• Applied project on learning and mentoring
• OtherCourse Examples
(3 Required)• Any course that involves tutoring, mentoring or teaching others
- Civic Engagement
The graduate will be able to exhibit leadership and active engagement in local, national, and global communities to both strengthen those communities and assist others.
You can also propose alternative Activities, Experiences and Courses to meet these requirements!
Activity Examples
(3 Required)• Center for Civic Engagement Events
• Maryville Reaches Out
• SERVE Projects
• Hunger Banquet
• Poverty Simulation
• Community Service Club Events
• COREXplore Spring Break Trip
• Tunnel of Consciousness
• Boys and Girls Club BackpackExperience Examples
(1 Required)• Internship with the Center for Civic Engagement and Democracy (One semester)
• Internship with the Office of Community Service (One semester)
• Internship with a community organization focused on public issue (One semester)
• Research project on a public issue
• Applied project on a public issueCourse Examples
(3 Required)• BIOL-231 Conservation Biology
• BUS-475 Global Issues
• ENG-108 Minority Voices: American Lit
• ENV-499 Environmental Internship
• HIST-103 American & Contemporary World
• HIST-110 Women in American History
• HIST-121 U.S. History to 1877
• HIST-132 Honors History of our time
• HUM-254 Maryville Talks Movies
• ORGL-474 Social Conflict & Negotiation
• PHIL-110 Political Ideologies
• PHIL-325 Ethics: Values/Decisions
• PSCI -102 Intro to World Politics
• PSCI 108 Comparative Politics
• PSCI-101 American Government
• PSCI-103 American and Contemp. World
• PSCI-110 Political Ideologies
• PSCI-317 Constitutional Government
• PSCI-371 Congress Legislative Process
• PSCI-397 International Relations
• SOC-201 Social Problems
• SOC-250 Intro to Social in work
• SOC-251 Introduction to Women’s Studies
• SOC-348 Sociology of Poverty
• SOC-385 Race/Ethnic Minorities
• INTD 101x University Seminar Courses focused on public issues
- Diversity & Inclusion
The graduate will be able to appreciate and be respectful of all identities, and engage in meaningful cultural experiences.
You can also propose alternative Activities, Experiences and Courses to meet these requirements!
Activity Examples
(3 Required)• Diversity Dialogues
• Tunnel of Consciousness
• MLK Speaker
• COREXplore Spring Break Trip
• Taste of Latin America
• Evening of Art and Jazz
• Sakura Festival
• Cultural Festival
• Lectures and Panels Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
• Service projects sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
• Poverty SimulationExperience Examples
(1 Required)• Internship with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (One semester)
• Internship with a community organization focused on diversity and inclusion issues (One semester)
• Research project on diversity, inclusion, equity or social justice
• Applied project on diversity, inclusion, equity or social justice
• Multicultural Scholars programCourse Examples
(3 Required)• HIST-103 Minority Voices: American Lit
• HIST-105 American & Cont. World
• HIST-110 American Culture History
• HIST-121 Women in American History
• HIST-122 U.S. History to 1877
• HIST-132 U.S. History since 1877
• HUM-105H History of our time
• HUM-108 American Culture History
• HUM-204 Minority Voices: American Lit
• HUM-254 Intercultural Studies
• MGMT-330 Maryville Talks Movies
• MGMT-687 Human Resource Management
• ORGL-474 Leadership
• PHIL-325 Social Conflict & Negotiation
• PSCI-103 Ethics: Values/Decisions
• PSYC-320 American and Cont. World
• PSYC-325 Personality
• REL-265 Social Psychology
• SOC-101 Comparative Religion and Culture
• SOC-201 Introduction to Sociology
• SOC-250 Social Problems
• SOC-251 Intro to Social Work
• SOC-251 Introduction to Women’s Studies
• SOC-325 Intro to Women’s Studies
• SOC-348 Social Psychology
• SOC-385 Sociology of Poverty
• SOC-385 Race/Ethnic Minorities US
- Global Awareness
The graduate will be able to appreciate the diversity of the human condition and to understand, work, live, and thrive within the global community.
You can also propose alternative Activities, Experiences and Courses to meet these requirements!
Activity Examples
(3 Required)• Florence summer program
• Oxford summer program
• London summer program
• Lugano summer program
• AIFS individual study abroad
• CIS individual study abroad
• Harlaxton individual study abroad
• Oxford (OSAP) individual study abroad
• Florence (SRISA) individual study abroad
• Lugano individual study abroad
• Tokyo individual study abroad
• Other individualized programs
• School of Education (London)
• School of Health Professions (Costa Rica)
• School of Business (London, Tokyo)
• Creative Writing (Oxford)
• Music Therapy (Korea, Japan)Experience Examples
(1 Required)• Service-learning abroad
• Internship with the Center for Global Education (one semester)
• Internship or Practicum abroad
• Research project on global awareness
• Applied research project on global awarenessCourse Examples
(3 Required)• HUM 204 Intercultural Studies
• REL 265 Comparative Religion and Culture
• ADAH 100 World Arts I
• ADAH 150 World Arts II
• ADAH 235 Introduction to World Archaeology
• MUS 316 World Music
• GEOG 101 World Regional Geography
• ENGL 357 World Literature I
• ENGL 358 World Literature II
• HIST 331 World History I
• HIST 332 World History II
• PSCI 102 Introduction to World Politics
• PSCI 108 Comparative Politics
• PSCI 231 International law
• BUS 475 Global Issues
• BUS 325 International Business
• COMM 422 Global Communication
• CRIM 210 Multicultural Policing
• ECON 470 International Business
• EDUC 611 Culture, language and Learners
• EDUC 676 Cross-Cultural Practicum
• EDUC 677 Global Awareness and Civic Literacy Seminar
• HEPR 300 Cultural Diversity in health and Illness
• MKT Global Marketing
• MUTH 297 Music Therapy Abroad
• PSYC 365 Multicultural Psychology
• SCI 201H Global infections
• SOC 203H Global Society: The East-West Connection
• SOC 205H Issues in a Global Society
• FIN 356 International Financial Decisions
• FIN 470 International Trade and Money
• MGMT 373 Global Resources Management
- Sustainability
The graduate will be able to make informed decisions about our collective global environment for good, prudent stewardship and meaningful consideration of those who will inherit our institution, community and world.
You can also propose alternative Activities, Experiences and Courses to meet these requirements!
Activity Examples
(3 Required)• Center for Sustainability Events
• Maryville Reaches Out Sustainability Projects
• SERVE Sustainability Projects
• Hunger Banquet
• Poverty Simulation
• COREXplore Spring Break Trip
• US Green Building Council – Student Chapter
• Honeysuckle Project
• Town and Country Garden
• Missouri Botanical Garden
• Green Fashion Show
• Girls Inc.
• Green Maryville Student Association (GMSA)
• Green Monday
• ReFresh Clothing Drive
• ABLE
• Diversity Dialogues
• Inclusion at Maryville
• Community Service ClubExperience Examples
(1 Required)• Internship with the Center for Sustainability (One semester)
• Internship with a community organization focused on sustainability (One semester)
• Research project on sustainability
• Applied project on sustainability
• Legacy Project
• Sustainability Literacy Survey
• Electronic journal/portfolioCourse Examples
(3 Required)• ADID-324 Issues in Sustainable Design
• ADID-325 Advanced Materials
• ADGD-475 Environmental Graphic Design
• ADSA-417 Service Photography and Activism
• BIOL-216 Plants & People
• BIOL-231 Conservation Biology
• BIOL-314 Botany
• BIOL-352 General Ecology
• BUS-475 Global Issues
• BUS-676 Global Business
• COMM-422 Global Communication
• COMM-525 Professional and Organizational Ethics
• EDL-613 Environments: Legal, Financial, Social and Political
• EDUC-531 Teaching Ecology Content/Strat
• EDUC-532 Environmental Issues
• EDUC-641 Investigating Environmental Issues
• EDUC-642 Citizenship/Environmental Response
• ENGL-325H Technology, Postmodernism and Literature
• ENV-112 Environmental Science
• ENV-125 Osha Hazwoper
• ENV-375 Strategies in Sustainability
• ENV-427 Hazardous Waste/Environmental Health
• ENV-460 Environmental Law and Policy
• ENV-498 Advanced Topics Seminar
• ENV-499 Environmental Internship
• HIST-125 Topics Environmental History
• HIST-326 Historical Geography of North America
• HUM-254 Maryville Talks Movies
• HUM-455 Lit/Phil of Environment
• HUM-475 Environmental Ethics
• PHYS-222 Meteorology
• PSCI -102 Intro to World Politics
• PSCI-319 Civil Liberties/Rights
• PSCI-395 Model United Nations
• SCI-132 Energy and our World
• SCI-132H Energy and our World
• SCI-202H Global Warming
• SCI-203H Environmental Issues in Science