Welcome to Claflin University

Claflin Guiding Principles

At the center of everything we do is a system of values which informs and guides all policies and programs. These values, expressed through our actions and decisions, are defined by five overarching guiding principles:

PRINCIPLE # 1

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE:
Through doing things better and differently.

PRINCIPLE #2

COMMITMENT TO VALUING PEOPLE:
By providing a safe, wholesome and healthy environment for our people to live, learn and work.

PRINCIPLE #3

COMMITMENT TO BEING CUSTOMER FOCUSED:
Ensuring that everyone knows who the customer is, and takes steps to show it.

PRINCIPLE #4

COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
By educating our students in a way to help them have a full, quality life and function as productive citizens.

PRINCIPLE #5

COMMITMENT TO FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
By putting in place sound and effective fiscal policies which are consistent with the
mission and goals of the university.