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Mission/Vision/Values
Mission
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a student-centered educational community dedicated to communicating, expanding and integrating knowledge. In a spirit of collaboration enriched by diverse ideas, our comprehensive and unique array of undergraduate and graduate programs develop professionals, scholars and leaders who shape a changing world.
Vision
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will achieve greater national and global recognition and academic prominence through innovative and interdisciplinary programs that empower individuals to achieve their full potential.
Values
Civic Engagement
- Social, civic and political responsibility — globally, nationally, locally, and within the University
- Active partnerships and a climate of collaboration and cooperation among students, faculty, staff, alumni and the larger community
- Sustainable practices in environmental, financial and social endeavors
Excellence
- High-quality learning within and beyond the classroom
- Continuous improvement and innovation
- Outstanding scholarship and public service
Inclusion
- A welcoming and supportive environment
- Openness to the rich diversity of humankind in all aspects of university life
- Respect for individuals, differences, and cultures
- Intellectual freedom and diversity of thought
Integrity
- Accountability to those we serve and from whom we receive support
- Honesty in our communications and in our actions
Wisdom
- Creation, preservation, and sharing of knowledge
- Application of knowledge in a manner that promotes the common good
- Lifelong learning
Mission
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a student-centered educational community dedicated to communicating, expanding and integrating knowledge. In a spirit of collaboration enriched by diverse ideas, our comprehensive and unique array of undergraduate and graduate programs develop professionals, scholars and leaders who shape a changing world.
Vision
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will achieve greater national and global recognition and academic prominence through innovative and interdisciplinary programs that empower individuals to achieve their full potential.
Values
Civic Engagement
- Social, civic and political responsibility — globally, nationally, locally, and within the University
- Active partnerships and a climate of collaboration and cooperation among students, faculty, staff, alumni and the larger community
- Sustainable practices in environmental, financial and social endeavors
Excellence
- High-quality learning within and beyond the classroom
- Continuous improvement and innovation
- Outstanding scholarship and public service
Inclusion
- A welcoming and supportive environment
- Openness to the rich diversity of humankind in all aspects of university life
- Respect for individuals, differences, and cultures
- Intellectual freedom and diversity of thought
Integrity
- Accountability to those we serve and from whom we receive support
- Honesty in our communications and in our actions
Wisdom
- Creation, preservation, and sharing of knowledge
- Application of knowledge in a manner that promotes the common good
- Lifelong learning
SIUE is a nationally recognized university that provides students with a high-quality education that powerfully transforms the lives of all individuals who seek something greater. A premier metropolitan university, SIUE is creating social and economic mobility for individuals while also powering the workforce of the future. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live.
Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottomland and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 12,500.
SIUE awards degrees in undergraduate and graduate programs encompassing the arts, sciences, nursing, education, health, human behavior, business and engineering. The Schools of Dental Medicine and Pharmacy award first-professional doctoral degrees in dental medicine (DMD) and pharmacy (PharmD). Doctoral degrees are available in nursing practice and educational leadership. The University also offer six cooperative Doctor of Philosophy degrees in conjunction with SIUC: education, engineering, history, computer science, environmental resources and policy, and pharmacology and neuroscience (with the SIUC School of Medicine).
SIUE is an NCAA Division I member of the Ohio Valley Conference and the Mid-American Conference as affiliate members in men’s wrestling.
The Edwardsville campus is enhanced by campuses in Alton and East St. Louis.
Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottomland and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 12,500.
SIUE awards degrees in undergraduate and graduate programs encompassing the arts, sciences, nursing, education, health, human behavior, business and engineering. The Schools of Dental Medicine and Pharmacy award first-professional doctoral degrees in dental medicine (DMD) and pharmacy (PharmD). Doctoral degrees are available in nursing practice and educational leadership. The University also offer six cooperative Doctor of Philosophy degrees in conjunction with SIUC: education, engineering, history, computer science, environmental resources and policy, and pharmacology and neuroscience (with the SIUC School of Medicine).
SIUE is an NCAA Division I member of the Ohio Valley Conference and the Mid-American Conference as affiliate members in men’s wrestling.
The Edwardsville campus is enhanced by campuses in Alton and East St. Louis.
