University Vision and Values

In fulfilling our mission, we envision a University that promises:

• An accessible and affordable quality education that equips students with intellectual and professional skills, ethical principles, and an international perspective.
• A strong foundation in liberal arts and opportunities for experiential education to enhance students’ personal and professional growth.
• A robust intellectual environment that values social and cultural diversity, free expression, collegiality, integrity, and mutual respect.
• A safe, diverse, team-oriented, ethically responsible, and respectful workplace environment that develops the professional capacities of our faculty and staff.

To achieve a leadership position in higher education, we will:

• Rigorously assess our progress toward our institutional, academic, and administrative plans using benchmarks appropriate to the goals articulated by our programs and in our plans.
• Serve as faithful stewards of the public and private resources entrusted to us and provide effective and efficient administrative services that exceed the expectations of our diverse constituencies.
• Create meaningful collaborations among university, business, and community leaders to address issues and opportunities of the region.
• Develop an infrastructure that makes learning accessible to those on campus and in our community and supports the scholarly activities of the faculty.
• Pursue opportunities to enhance personal wellness through artistic, athletic, or recreational activities.
• Operate an attractive, environmentally responsible and sustainable campus integrated with the retail and residential neighborhoods that surround us.

Approved by the Board of Governors on April 11, 2014.