Williamson’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission: Williamson College of the Trades prepares deserving young men to be respected leaders and productive members of society.
Vision: Through scholarships that fully meet each student’s financial need, Williamson uniquely develops the entire student, spiritually, socially, and professionally, emphasizing moral, trade, academic, and leadership education in a structured community based on Christian principles.
Values: Faith ◆ Integrity ◆ Diligence ◆ Excellence ◆ Service
Williamson’s Credo
Williamson College of the Trades believes that the ideals upon which Isaiah V. Williamson founded the college are as valid and relevant today as when the college was founded in 1888. In its beliefs, Williamson remains committed to these ideals.
Commitment to Our Heritage:
We Believe that young men who have learned a good mechanical trade, and who are intellectually and emotionally prepared, honest, frugal, entrepreneurial, temperate, and industrious, are certain to succeed in life, and to become useful and respected members of society.
We Believe that Christian ethics and values help to prepare graduates to be dependable, honest, and productive workers.
Commitment to Craftsmanship:
We Believe that work should be done to the best of one’s ability, out of personal integrity. High expectations of achievement must never be com-promised.
We Believe that work done to the best of one’s ability is honorable. Through work well done we are better able to serve one another.
Commitment to Community:
We Believe all those associated with Williamson should be disciplined, honest, fair, confident, frugal, committed to excellence, and professionally skilled.
We Believe our work should manifest a spirit of unity and harmony, and that everyone should be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.
We Believe that a culturally diverse campus setting enhances the quality of training, education, and campus life.