Philosophy of Education
The Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic learning institution committed to providing excellent academic programs imbued with Franciscan spirituality in proclaiming the gospel of compassion and care for creation while living in solidarity with the poor.

Vision
A Christ-centered academic institution providing quality transformative Franciscan education.

Mission
Strengthen the witnessing of the Gospel values to be academically innovative and socially responsive global citizens

Goals

1. Ensure the integration of Christian Formation Programs and activities inspired by the Franciscan tradition across both curricular and co-curricular programs for a comprehensive and cohesive approach to education and spiritual development.
2. Deliver cutting-edge educational programs centered on the needs of learners.
3. Develop individuals with the knowledge, skills, abilities, and work ethics necessary to succeed in their chosen fields of endeavors.
4. Foster research, innovation, and community extension services to become more responsive to society’s needs.
5. Establish and nurture linkages with the church, government, non-government organizations, and industry partners locally and globally.

Core Values

• Universal community of Faith and Prayer: Following Saint Francis, we invite everyone to humane and spiritual growth.
• Integrity in Excellence: Imitating Saint Francis, we commit ourselves to honesty, exerting our best effort, and living up to high ethical standards.
• Peace and Justice: With Saint Francis, we strive to be instruments of harmony, fairness, and equity in reaching out to all people.
• Reverence for all life and Care of Creation: from the abundance of God’s Goodness and consciousness of our identity, we live as brothers and sisters to one another and all creation.
• Spirit of Simplicity and Joy: Imitating St. Francis, we affirm that God draws close to us in circumstances we encounter and transforms them into the wholeness of life.

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

1. Manifest a morally upright life by practicing Christian principles, faithful to the charisms of St. Francis of Assisi and Blessed Maria Theresia Bonzel, thereby promoting the dignity of the human person to maintain harmony and order in society.
2. Sustain excellence, quality transformative education, and embrace continuous innovation.
3. Reinforce community engagement and social responsibility.
4. Communicate ideas effectively using verbal, visual, and written language with clarity and purpose in workplace, community, and academic contexts.
5. Demonstrate strong will and determination to accept new challenges to face one’s responsibilities and commit oneself to making the lives of others better.

INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

• CHRIST-CENTERED PERSON who is imbued with proper doctrine, humble spirit and acknowledges Christ as the source of everything.
• INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE INDIVIDUAL who generates new ideas, designs, systems, or information to meet the current and emerging needs of society.
• GLOBALLY RESPONSIVE CITIZEN, one who responds proactively to global sustainable development goals.
• PROFICIENT COMMUNICATOR, who can communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• LIFELONG LEARNER, one who values life, continues to learn new skills and competencies, nurtures one’s mind, and is willing to pursue knowledge continuously.