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V301.01 DEFINING COMMITMENTS

 
Mission Valley City State University prepares people for life through visionary leadership and exemplary practices in teaching, learning, and service. (Approved by SBHE, 2/19/04)

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.
  • 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.
  • Quality and Integrity
  • We have high expectations for results, integrity, and positive interpersonal relations in all we do.
  • Diversity
  • We believe that diversity of all kinds enriches the quality of thought, discussion, and learning.
Graduate Abilities

Graduates document their competency in:

  • Asethetic Engagement
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Effective Citizenship
  • Global Awareness
  • Problem Solving
  • Technology
  • Wellness
Strategic Priorities

  • Educational Excellence
  • Invent an extended campus and deliver VCSU at a distance. Create classrooms of the future.
  • Economic Development
  • Work with the Valley Roundtable to grow the region and the university.
  • Flexible and Responsive
  • Enhance student services online and on cmapus. Continue to lead in implementing ConnectND.
  • Accessible
  • Deliver at least three programs via technologies.
  • Funding and Rewards
  • Partner with others in the region for mutual benefit.
  • Sustaining the Vision
  • Significantly increase university and Roundtable visibility throughout the region.
Sponsor: President
Approved: 2/15/2005
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