MSU Strategic Plan: Empowering Generations
Mission, Vision and Goals
Approved by the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education September 2016
Mission
Minot State University is a public university dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and a vibrant campus life.
Vision
Minot State University will:
- Deliver high-quality education where, when, and how it is needed to a diverse, multi-generational student population.
- Prepare students and the institution for the evolving social and technological challenges of the world.
- Inspire scholarship and creative activity among students, faculty, and staff.
- Empower graduates with a distinctive combination of professional expertise and broad-based education to support varied careers and productive lives.
Values
As members of the Minot State University community, we commit to collaborating and engaging in a positive manner to create a vibrant campus that values:
- Excellence - We strive for exceptional outcomes and cherish innovation and creativity in the pursuit of knowledge and learning;
- Engagement - We develop meaningful, engaging, and hands-on experiences inside and outside the classroom designed to provide the best education possible;
- Support - We are inclusive and student-centered, and we provide a supportive, caring, yet intellectually challenging environment to promote growth;
- Respect - We engage in open dialogue, value differences, and foster relationships based on respect, honesty, and trust;
- Community - We are committed to the region and its people, and we engage in and serve our community in substantive and positive ways.
