MISSION STATEMENT
Utah Valley University is a teaching institution which provides opportunity, promotes student success, and meets regional educational needs. UVU builds on a foundation of substantive scholarly and creative work to foster engaged learning. The university prepares professionally competent people of integrity who, as lifelong learners and leaders, serve as stewards of a globally interdependent community.
CORE THEMES & OBJECTIVES
UVU supports students in achieving their educational, professional, and personal goals.
Objectives:
UVU supports students' preparation for and achievement of academic success at the university.
UVU provides a meaningful and well-rounded university experience.
UVU prepares students for success in their subsequent academic, professional, and lifelong learning pursuits including serving as leaders, people of integrity, and stewards of their communities.
UVU engages its communities in mutually beneficial collaboration and emphasizes engaged learning.
Objectives:
UVU faculty and staff engage students using real-world contexts within the curriculum and activities outside the classroom to increase professional competence and confidence.
UVU fosters partnerships and outreach opportunities that enhance the regional, national, and global communities.
UVU serves as a portal of civic engagement and an engine of regional economic and business development.
UVU fosters a culture of academic rigor and professional excellence.
Objectives:
UVU champions learning through outstanding teaching in an academically rigorous environment.
UVU supports a culture of scholarship and creative work and promotes accomplishment in cultural, academic, and co-curricular/extramural endeavors.
UVU attracts, develops, and retains high achieving students and highly qualified faculty, staff, and administrators.
UVU provides opportunity for individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives and meets regional educational needs.
Objectives:
UVU provides educational opportunity for a broad range of students.
UVU provides an inviting, supportive environment and a balance of activities and services for people from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
UVU offers an array of programs from certificates to masters, including non-credit programs, designed to reflect students' goals and the region's needs.
UVU utilizes a variety of schedules, locations, and delivery methods that best meet students' needs.
PLANNING, BUDGETING & ASSESSMENT
This annual PBA process guides UVU in its strategic planning for the immediate future, in allocating resources for the next fiscal year and in assessment. Learn more >>