University Vision, Mission and Core Values
University Vision
We aspire to be the best public regional university in the South.
Mission Statement
As a community of lifelong learners, we will:
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Educate students for success in a global environment;
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Engage in scholarship;
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Promote diversity of people and ideas;
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Foster innovation, collaboration and creative thinking; and
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Serve our communities to improve the quality of life.
Core Values
We strive to exemplify these core values in all that we do:
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PEOPLE come first and are treated with dignity and respect;
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LIFELONG LEARNING, SCHOLARSHIP and SERVICE;
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DIVERSITY and INCLUSION of people and thought;
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EXCELLENCE, HONESTY, INTEGRITY, and TRUST.