Ambassador College - Envoy Yearbook (Big Sandy, TX)

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Why Ambassador olege? n 1947 there were more than 1,000 colleges and universities in the United States. Other great institutions of higher learning — centuries old — flourished around the world. Was there a need for another college? And, if so, why Ambassador College? The answer lies in Ambassador’s unique approach to education, in the very purpose for which Ambas- sador was founded. From its inception, Ambassador’s policy has been based upon the understanding that true education is not of the intellect alone, but of the whole personal- ity. Not of a memorizing of knowledge alone, but a thorough training in self-discipline, self-expression, cultural and character development. While other in- stitutions are good at teaching students how to earn a living, Ambassador excels in teaching students how to live as well. Developing strong, sterling char- acter is at the core of the curriculum. U.S. Secretary of Education William J. Bennett wrote that education today faces a dilemma: “No sooner does someon e point out how impor- tant it is to form character at school than others claim it just can’t be done, that there can be no consensus on what to teach or how to teach it.” But at Ambassador, building character is the Col- lege’s paramount concern. In its 40 years, Ambas- sador has shown that when education is founded on the Word of God, and that book’s wise principles are scrupulously applied, it is possible to form char- acter, and it is clear what to teach and how to teach it. Ambassador’s distinguishing characteristic was aptly explained in an article by founder Herbert W. Armstrong, who served as the College’s chancellor for its first 39 years. “Ambassador College came on the world scene free from the shackles of tradition,” Mr. Armstrong wrote in an early College catalog. ““Ambassador has dared to recapture the true values while retaining all that is sound and...good in educational experience.” In the four-year, liberal arts program students ac- AMBASSADOR COLLEGE was founded in 1947 by Herbert W. Armstrong, an ambassador for world peace. After 40 years Ambassador still adheres to the sound foundation that made it unique, and contin- ues to influence the lives of thousands worldwide. quire a well-rounded, broad, balanced education. Men and women are trained to make a solid contri- bution to their communities and the world in which they live. Further, they learn the true meaning and purpose of life their true destiny and how to achieve it. “The ideal university,” wrote U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, “is a place intended for general intellectual discipline and enlightenment; and not for intellectual discipline and enlightenment only, but also for moral and spiritual discipline and enlighten- ment.” Ambassador strives to develop in every student the qualities of keen intellect, dy- namic personality, vigorous health and, above all, true character. RS aS OE CET GOS | SE Ambassador strives to develop in every student the qualities of keen intellect, dynamic personality, vigorous health and, above all, true character. These qualities, coupled with instruction and thorough training in self-discipline, self-expression and cultural and spiritual development, provide a solid foundation for a happy, abundant and productive life. This may be a unique concept to education as it is viewed today, but not to Ambassador College. In 1947, Herbert W. Armstrong recognized a need for a totally different college. Today Ambassador Col- lege is needed even more!