Mission & Values

JCA Mission Statement

The Jordan College of the Arts fosters an inclusive and welcoming learning community to develop students as artist-citizens through innovative arts education, professional study, and experiential learning.

JCA Vision Statement

As a national nexus of the arts, we will cultivate artist-citizens for the world.

JCA Values

Student Focus

We empower students to reach their highest potential. We provide an atmosphere of creative learning that embraces discipline, expands student growth, and values the axiom of “freedom to fail.”

Inclusivity

We recognize the value that is created for students, faculty, staff, and the broader arts community when we work together across disciplines, seek varied perspectives, and embrace diversity of thought, life experiences, and cultures.

Professionalism

We prepare our students for successful careers in their disciplines by adhering to professional-level standards that mirror real-world expectations. We have high standards and strive for excellence in all we do.

Innovation

We encourage and empower our students to forge new creative paths in the arts. We stretch the boundaries of our artistic fields and inspire students to explore new avenues of creative expression.

We are committed, as a true Community of Artists to not remain complacent but rather to recognize and embrace new trends in our various disciplines, ensuring that our students are ready for today’s artistic workplace.