Mission Statement
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST & VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
MISSION, VISION, VALUES & STRATEGIC GOALS
MISSION
The mission of the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is
to promote academic excellence in a transformative learning environment to support
the University鈥檚 commitment to global excellence in teaching, research, and service.
VISION
The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is committed to
the advancement of students, faculty, and staff within and beyond university boundaries.
VALUES
In the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, planning and
decision-making are guided by the values of Academic Excellence, Research, Creative
Activities, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Community.
STRATEGIC GOALS
The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs endeavors to advance
the division mission, vision, and values through:
- Effective and flexible learning and support services;
- Learning experiences that foster intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning;
- Globalization of the institution鈥檚 academic footprint;
- Sponsored research capacities for facilitating technology transfer from research discovery tocommercial development;
- Support for teaching, learning, and research
- Expanding access to education through various modes of learning
- Excellence in scholarship and creative activity
- Promotion of professional development for students, faculty, and staff
- Academic programming responsive to market demands
- Partnerships to promote student success and research
- Prudent management of institutional resources
- Data-driven operating processes; and
- Community engagement at the local, regional, national, and global levels.