Vision/Mission/Purpose

Purpose

The Academic Leadership Team (A-Team) exercises shared leadership, decision-making, collaboration, and communication in supporting and enacting its vision, mission, and values of Academic Affairs.

Vision

All students will have the opportunity to meet their academic goals in a caring, supportive environment that effectively focuses on quality, rigor, and outcomes.

Mission

Academic Affairs provides outstanding academic service and support to help students successfully achieve their learning and life goals in an increasingly diverse and complex world.

Values

In serving students and community we are guided by our values

• Students and student success are at the core of our work.
• Student learning is our primary focus.
• Excellence in teaching and service is our ongoing goal.
• Diverse opinions, ideas, and beliefs enrich our learning and teaching environment.
• Collegiality, mutual respect, and civility guide our practice.
• Leadership, creativity, and innovation are the hallmarks of our decision making.
• Ethics, integrity, and stewardship to our citizens is integrated into our daily life.