Briar Cliff
University is a
community
committed to
higher education
within a liberal
arts and
Catholic
perspective. In
the Franciscan
tradition of
service, caring
and openness to
all, Briar Cliff
emphasizes
quality
education for
its students,
combining a
broad
intellectual
background with
career
development. The
University
challenges its
members to grow
in
self-awareness
and in their
relationships to
others and to
God.
Our
Values
Our
Catholic
Franciscan
identity
enhanced
by the
presence
and
sponsorship
of the
Dubuque
Franciscan
Sisters
and the
support
of the
Diocese
of Sioux
City
Our
challenging
academic
environment
which
includes
a
liberal
arts
education,
career
preparation,
academic
integrity
and
academic
freedom
Our
focus on
the
student
which
promotes
academic
success
and
extra/co-curricular
experiences
Our
culture
of
service
to
our
constituents,
to the
Siouxland
community
and
beyond
