MISSION
Northern State University will provide diverse academic, civic, social and cultural opportunities that prepare students through the liberal arts, professional education and E-learning for their future endeavors, while also enriching the local and regional community.
VISION
Northern State University will be regionally recognized as a student-centered, diverse community dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, creativity, and civic and global awareness.
VALUES
Northern State University’s students, faculty and staff are committed to the following values:
Community
Building a culture of inclusion, belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view
Discovery
Pursuing rigor and excellence in education, inquiry and engagement for the benefit of our students, state and region
Integrity
Adhering to the highest standards of honesty, fairness and transparency with a commitment to responsible stewardship of resources
STRATEGIC PLAN
Institutional strategic priorities and actions will align with the university’s authorization, mission, vision and values, and the university will be regionally recognized for:
- Distinctive Learning: experiential, innovative, interdisciplinary, relevant
- Distinctive Culture: diverse, engaged, inclusive, welcoming
- Distinctive Partnerships: collaborative, entrepreneurial, supportive, sustainable
- Distinctive Leadership: accountable, ethical, responsive, transparent