Values

Balance

(Jokkun wot juon)

CMI works to help its students and employees lead balanced lives, by teaching how to posses physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.

Communication

(Kenono ippen doon im bok an doon lemnak)

CMI expects its students and employees to respectfully share ideas with others, regardless of difference in opinions or viewpoints. These are the traits of good communication, which is critical for learning, teamwork, and success for individuals and the College.

Excellence

(Jimwe, Jejjot im Wanik)

CMI expects its students and employees to work toward superiority and strive for the best. When we finish a task, we should ask ourselves, “Have I done everything possible to make this the best that I have ever done?” If I have not, then I have not finished the task.

Honor or High Character

(Juon eo ewor lake im mool ippeir)

CMI acknowledges the importance of having students and employees of high honor and high character, which result from developing personal integrity, a delicate quality that, once lost, is almost impossible to regain.

Lifelong Learning

(Juon eo im ejjab bojrak an bukot jelalokjen)

CMI encourages its students and employees to develop a desire for edcuation as a means of putting forth effort to reach goals. Lifelong learning should involve seeking and undertaking professional development opportunities, obtaining knowledge of other cultures, and becoming a well-rounded person.

Respect

(Kautiej)

CMI expects its employees to be respectful and tolerant of others. We are all members of the community of the Earth.

Creativity

(Jella ejjak lomnak im jerbal ko remman)

CMI fosters students’ and employees’ ability to create meaningfujl new ideas, forms, methods, and interpretations and to make imaginative use of limited resources. To dream is to advance.

Self-worth

(Juon eo elon bok lekot ibben)

CMI is an organization that supports students’ and employees’ development of self-worth, encouraging them to protect themselves from abuse by others and helping them believe in their ability to tackle challenges head-on.

Stewardship

(Juon eo ej bok konan ilo jukjuk in ber eo)

CMI students and emplyees are expected to realize the importance of being active, productive members of society who work to give back to the social, civic, environmental, and cultural realms of the world around them.

Truth seeking

(Bukot mool)

CMI seeks to develop student and employees who desire and are determined to search for what is true. Truth seeking is the ultimate purpose of learning.