Latest Version of Mission Statement

Draft 11 February 8, 2008

Mission

The mission of Purdue University North Central, a regional campus of Purdue University,

is based on the tradition of the land grant university (Learning, Discovery, Engagement).

· Through Learning, the primary mission of this university, the campus offers all students a quality education, emphasizing educational programs and services that foster student success and goal attainment in a welcoming and student-centered environment.

· Through Discovery, the campus encourages the creation of new knowledge, products, processes and applications through research and scholarship. The cooperative efforts of students, faculty and staff are essential for success.

· Through Engagement, the campus partners with and assists

community members, businesses, and organizations. These activities involve all members of the campus, including students, through transfer of knowledge, consulting, service learning, volunteerism, economic development and related activities

Purdue University North Central gives continual and careful consideration to the unique characteristics and needs of our many constituencies, especially our students, in this region, the state of Indiana and beyond.

LATEST DRAFT OF MISSION STATEMENT #10

Draft 10 January 25, 2008

Mission

The mission of Purdue University North Central, a regional campus of Purdue University,

is based on the tradition of the land grant university. The primary mission of this campus is Learning.

· Through Learning, the campus offers all students a quality

education emphasizing educational programs and services that

foster student success and goal attainment in a welcoming and student-centered environment.

· Through Discovery, the campus participates in creating new knowledge, products, processes and applications in research and consulting projects. The cooperative efforts of students, faculty and staff are essential for success.

· Through Engagement, the campus partners with and assists community members, businesses, and organizations. These activities involve all members of the campus, particularly students, through transfer of knowledge, consulting, service learning, volunteerism, economic development and related activities.

Purdue University North Central gives continual and careful consideration to the unique characteristics and needs of our many constituencies, especially our students, in this region, the state of Indiana and beyond.

Draft #9 of the Mission Statement

This is the latest version of the draft mission statement.

Draft 9 January 22, 2008

Mission

The mission of Purdue University North Central, a regional campus of Purdue University,

is based on the tradition of the land grant university (Learning, Discovery, Engagement).

· Through Learning, the primary mission of this university, the campus offers all students a quality education, emphasizing educational programs and services that foster student success and goal attainment in a welcoming and student-centered environment.

· Through Discovery, the campus participates in creating new knowledge, products, processes and applications in research and consulting projects. The cooperative efforts of students, faculty and staff are essential for success.

· Through Engagement, the campus partners with and assists community members, businesses, and organizations. This involves all members of the campus through service learning, volunteerism, economic development and other appropriate activities.

Purdue University North Central gives continual and careful consideration to the unique characteristics and needs of our many constituencies, especially our students, in this region, the state of Indiana and beyond.