ARCHIVED: UMC Mission, Values & Vision (May 2007 - April 2018)
Crookston Campus Mission
(Adopted by the Board of Regents, May 2007)
The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) is integral to the University's statewide land grant mission. The college provides its unique contribution through applied, career-oriented learning programs that combine theory, practice and experimentation in a technologically rich environment. UMC connects its teaching, research and outreach to serve the public good.
Vision
(Strategic Positioning Report November 2006)
The University of Minnesota Crookston is unique in the region, providing access to world renowned teaching and research and serving as a regional hub for:
- undergraduate education leading to a University of Minnesota diploma
- technology applications in higher education
- innovation, entrepreneurism, and regional sustainability
- leadership development
- global and diverse cultural experience
Core Values
INTEGRITY : Practicing honesty, fairness and respect
EXCELLENCE : Supporting quality teaching, research and service
DIVERSITY : Respecting differences in ideas and community
INNOVATION : Promoting discovery through creative and critical thinking
LEARNER CENTEREDNESS : Promoting growth and leadership