The Southern Mindanao Colleges was founded upon its commitment to
Serve Mankind and Community. Thus, it endeavors to mold the students who can:

      1. Exercise the privileges and responsibilities of a democratic citizenship;
     2. Apply a set of sound moral and spiritual values to guide their life;
     3. Express their thought clearly in speaking, writing, reading and listening
with understanding;
     4. Use the basic mathematical and mechanical skills necessary in everyday
life;
     5. Apply methods of critical thinking in solving problems, making decisions
and discriminating among values;
     6. Acquire wisdom and excellent approach to gain a true and meaningful
perspective imbued in their cultural heritage;
     7. Conscientiously interact with their biological and physical environment;
     8. Contribute significantly to the socio-economic development of the nation.