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Vision, Mission & Values

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Vision

ºÚÁÏ¿Æ will innovate to provide cutting-edge education, promote student success, be a sustainable campus, and serve as an economic engine for western South Dakota.

Mission

ºÚÁÏ¿Æ is a regional, comprehensive, public institution that provides access to a higher education for aspiring students. ºÚÁÏ¿Æ offers a generous number of baccalaureate and select master’s degrees, generates new knowledge, promotes excellence in teaching and public engagement, and serves as a regional economic leader. Graduates make significant contributions to the workforce and the betterment of their community.

Values

The values identified by ºÚÁÏ¿Æ create a culture that guide our actions and decision making. Values become intrinsic guidelines for making strategic choices that shape longer-term outcomes. Over time, living one’s values will typically signal what can be expected from our institution.

  • Collaboration
  • Integrity
  • Excellence
  • Adaptable
  • Student-centered