VCSU | Defining Commitments

DEFINING COMMITMENTS

MISSION Valley City State University prepares people for life through visionary leadership and exemplary practices in teaching, learning, and service.

VISION Valley City State University is nationally acclaimed for attracting and retaining talented individuals who advance quality learning opportunities and economic growth through technology and innovation.

UNIVERSITY PURPOSES

1. Award degrees in education, business, and the liberal arts and sciences.

2. Deliver a quality educational experience in an innovative culture and a technologically enhanced environment.

3. Serve the best interests of our students, region, and society.

4. Lead in effectively applying information media technologies for learning.

5. Promote the appreciation of diversity, a multicultural perspective, and global awareness.

CORE VALUES

MISSION DRIVEN

We are committed to a learner centered philosophy. We make education meaningful with positive relationships and effective practices.

QUALITY AND INTEGRITY

We have high expectations for results, integrity, and positive interpersonal relations in all we do.

INNOVATION

We are flexible, creative, and free to try new things. We have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and open mind. We embrace change.

COMMUNITY

We trust each other, we work well together, and we are involved with our local and extended communities.

DIVERSITY

We believe that diversity of all kinds enriches the quality of thought, discussion, and learning.

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GRADUATE ABILITIES

Graduates document their competency in:

AESTHETIC ENGAGEMENT

COMMUNICATION

GLOBAL AWARENESS

TECHNOLOGY

COLLABORATION

EFFECTIVE CITIZENSHIP

PROBLEM SOLVING

WELLNESS

TARGETS

Academic - TBD
99 Percent Satisfaction
1,500 FTE Enrollment
1,000 / Year in Customized Learning
$5 Million Endowment

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Prepare to offer the Masters in Education degree.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Reorganize to deliver VCSU customized learning at a distance. Create Classrooms of the Future.

FLEXIBLE AND RESPONSIVE

Enhance student services and activities. Establish a Quick Response Team.

ACCESSIBLE

Deliver at least three programs via technologies.

FUNDING AND REWARDS

Partner with others in the region for mutual benefit.

SUSTAINING THE VISION

Establish the Sheyenne Valley Growth Alliance.