Mission Statement
Blue Mountain College assists students in developing intellectual integrity, academic excellence, civility, and Christian character.
Identity Statement
Founded in 1873 as a Christian liberal arts college and affiliated since 1920 with the Mississippi Baptist Convention, the College recruits undergraduate and graduate students who are committed to scholarship, servant leadership, and service in church and community. The student-centered campus exhibits a climate of personal attention, respect, inclusion, and high expectations in all modes of delivery. Students are guided to reach their God-given potential with the leadership of professionals who share the common bond of Christian faith and who are committed to excellence.
Expanded Statement of Purpose
The purpose of Blue Mountain College is to prepare students for graduate school, the job market, and a more fulfilled life. Providing a sound general education foundation, the College offers an undergraduate liberal arts curriculum, pre-professional and professional programs, and opportunities for graduate study in selected fields. The College is committed to offering programs which provide opportunities for service. Students who can benefit from the academic programs and student services at the College are recruited primarily from Mississippi and other southeastern states.
Blue Mountain College is committed to excellence and creativity in teaching and learning. With a faculty and staff who share a common bond of Christian faith and with all of the departments functioning in close proximity to each other, continuity exists among the various programs. Students are encouraged to grow as individuals, to adjust to their own uniqueness, and to take advantage of opportunities for service.
Blue Mountain College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, or ethnic group in the education programs and activities which it operates according to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Public Law 92-318. Nor does the College discriminate against qualified handicapped persons, according to the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-112. This policy extends to both employment and admission to the College. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 “religious organizations” and “religious educational institutions” are exempt from religious discrimination provisions. Blue Mountain College is both a “religious organization” and a “religious educational institution.”
The following POSITION has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Provost
P. O. Box 160, Blue Mountain, MS 38610
(662) 685-4771, Ext. 136