As an academic community, Wilmington College is rooted in Quaker values, also known as testimonies. These include Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship, often remembered with the acronym SPICES. Testimonies motivate those who learn and work at the College to make positive contributions to their professions and their communities.
Simplicity
Encourages focusing on what is truly important and avoiding unnecessary distractions and material possessions.
Peace
Emphasizes nonviolence, conflict resolution through peaceful means, and working for justice and healing.
Integrity
Promotes honesty, truthfulness, and living in accordance with one's beliefs.
Community
Highlights the importance of mutual support, fellowship, and caring for one another.
Equality
Affirms the inherent worth and equality of all individuals, regardless of background.
Stewardship
Calls for responsible care of the earth and its resources.