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’s commitment to global excellence in teaching, research, and service. 

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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.

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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.

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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’s 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.