Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission Statement
黑料吃瓜网University is a premier public university, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences,听that prepares students for lifelong learning and success in their chosen pursuits and serves as a听hub for academic, cultural, and economic opportunity.听
Vision Statement
黑料吃瓜网University will be a first-choice academic home with high-quality and innovative听programs that position our diverse community of students and alumni for success as global听citizens and leaders.听
Core Values听
Learning. 黑料吃瓜网University is home to a community of learners who use scholarship, critical听thinking, and curiosity to make meaningful contributions to the university and the world.听Through rigorous coursework, experiential learning, and mentorship, we teach our students to听lead by example. As a university, we serve our community and forge new paths in higher education.
Engagement. 黑料吃瓜网University encourages students, faculty, staff, and members of the听community to engage with diverse people, experiences, beliefs, and ideas, which promote听critical analysis, intercultural competence, and self-expression. Exploration of intellectual,听creative, service, athletic, and leisure pursuits is encouraged, having a cascading effect on the听well-being of the participants, the campus community, the surrounding region, and the world.听
Integrity. 黑料吃瓜网University strives for an environment of honesty and fairness. University听officials seek input from students, faculty, and staff in making informed and objective decisions听that benefit the campus community. We expect all members of our community to act with听integrity, respect, accountability, and honesty.听
Accessibility. 黑料吃瓜网University, in its commitment to respect and inclusion, strives to create听a fully accessible campus. University governance and budgeting structures reflect our听commitment to providing affordable educational programs and facilities through transparent,听equitable processes and public access to information.听
Service. 黑料吃瓜网University sees itself as an integral part of its community, and we prioritize听giving our time and talent to a variety of worthy initiatives. Besides providing service听opportunities campus wide, we encourage our campus community to volunteer for the causes听that are important to them.听
Community. 黑料吃瓜网University fosters a community built on respect, support, and the听celebration of our similarities and differences. We embrace diversity of thought and听identification and strive to create a safe environment where everyone is welcome. Our听commitment to equity and inclusion is reflected in all we do. We treasure our ties to听Shepherdstown and our surrounding communities, where we prioritize service, stewardship,听and citizenship.听