Xavier Mission - Discernment Group II Final Report 2012 - Appendix A-1

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Strengthening a culture of Ignatian values and traditions at Xavier through mission-centered commitments. The text outlines expectations across Magis, Service rooted in injustice and love, Reflection, Solidarity and Kinship, Discernment, and Cura Personalis. It emphasizes serving neighbors—especially those affected by injustice—questioning root causes, responding with empathy and critical thinking, fostering excellence, and aligning individual and communal work with university goals. It also stresses contemplative reflection, transparency, leadership, ethical responsibility, empathy, and care for mind, body, and spirit.

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Magis

Service rooted in injustice and love

Reflection

Solidarity and Kinship

Discernment

Cura personalis

Strengthening our culture of Ignatian values and traditions At Xavier, we celebrate a passion for mission that calls us to understand the history and importance of our Jesuit heritage and Ignatian spirituality. We are invited to embrace Xavier’s shared values and to recognize God’s presence in our lives and the work we do. 􀁸 􀁸 􀁸 􀁸 􀁸 MAGIS invites us to work in a spirit of generous excellence. We: SERVICE ROOTED INJUSTICE AND LOVE invites us to invest our lives into the well-being ofour neighbors, particularly those who suffer injustice. We: Are sensitive to the needs and challenges ofthe marginalized. Understand and challenge the root causes of injustice. Respond to injustice constructively, informed by empathy and critical thinking. 􀁸 􀁸 􀁸 􀁸 􀁸 􀁸 Encourage and model contributions to the greater good. Recognize the value ofservice in our personal and professional roles. Respond generously to the needs of students, colleagues, and neighbors. Encourage and model personal accountability and high performance. Align our work activities with the University’s goals, individually and communally. Are receptive to newideas and innovative solutions. Seek opportunities to growand improve, taking pride in the quality of our work and service. Use resources efficiently and strategically. REFLECTION invites us to pause and consider the world around usand our place within it. We: 􀁸 Take time to contemplate the value ofour work experiences and interactions. 􀁸 Acknowledge stereotypes and other biases. 􀁸 Challenge the status quo as appropriate to better serve the Xavier community. 􀁸 Are open and transparent in our professional activities. 􀁸 Provide vision and leadership within an Ignatian context. 􀁸 Accept responsibility for our actions. Passion for SOLIDARITY and KINSHIP invites us to walk alongside and learn from our companions, both near and far, as we journey through life. We: DISCERNMENT invites us to be open to God's spirit as we consider our feelings and rational thought in order to make decisions and take actions that will contribute good to our lives and the world around us. We: 􀁸 􀁸 􀁸 􀁸 Actively support Xavier’s Ignatian-based mission culture. Value the people of Xavier and embrace the diversity within our campus community. Use our skills and talents to serve others. Develop relationships and foster engagement with our surrounding 􀁸 communities, and beyond. CURA PERSONALIS invites us to vieweach person asa unique creation of God. We: Demonstrate care for the whole person: mind, body and spirit. 􀁸 Respect the dignity of every individual, valuing diversity and difference. 􀁸 Allowempathy and compassion to guide our decisions. 􀁸 Practice active listening, building trust through open communication. 􀁸 Seek balance in our professional and personal lives. 􀁸 Make compassionate choices and consider the full impact ofour actions. 􀁸 Manage our emotions and react appropriately to the emotions ofothers. 􀁸 Make important decisions with broad consultation. 􀁸 Act with integrity and authenticity. 􀁸 Fulfill our responsibilities ethically. 􀁸 Deal with difficult situations in a calm, proactive manner. Mission Copyright © 2012 Xavier University Discernment Group II Final Report, 2012 Appendix A‐1

FAQs

What does Magis ask members to do?

Magis invites working in a spirit of generous excellence, contributing to the greater good and responding generously to students, colleagues, and neighbors.

How should service be approached according to the text?

Service should be rooted in injustice and love by investing in neighbors’ well-being, addressing the root causes of injustice, and responding constructively using empathy and critical thinking.

What principles guide Discernment and Cura Personalis?

Discernment emphasizes openness to God’s spirit while considering feelings and rational thought to make decisions. Cura personalis calls for care for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—respecting dignity, practicing empathy and active listening, and acting with integrity and ethical responsibility.

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