By Olivia Krauth–
U of L’s mission statement got a facelift during Jan. 14’s Board of Trustees meeting.
The changes were made to reflect U of L’s current trajectory and goals.
After starting with a group of administrators, students and faculty, the trustees approved the following:
“The University of Louisville pursues excellence and inclusiveness in its work to educate and serve its community through 1) teaching diverse undergraduate, graduate and professional students in order to develop engaged citizens, leaders and scholars, 2) practicing and applying research, scholarship and creative activity, and 3) providing engaged service and outreach that improve the quality of life for local and global communities. The university is committed to achieving preeminence as a nationally recognized metropolitan research university.”
The new statement replaced the former mission statement below:
“The University of Louisville shall be a premier, nationally recognized metropolitan research university with a commitment to the liberal arts and sciences and to the intellectual, cultural, and economic development of our diverse communities and citizens through the pursuit of excellence in five interrelated strategic areas:
- Educational Experience
- Research, Creative, and Scholarly Activity
- Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Communication
- Partnerships and Collaborations
- Institutional Effectiveness of Programs and Services.”
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