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RSU Mission

Our mission at 51¶¯ÂþÍø is to ensure students develop the skills and knowledge required to achieve professional and personal goals in dynamic local and global communities.

Core Values/Commitments

Our commitments, which support the RSU mission, are as follows:

  • To provide quality associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree opportunities and educational experiences which foster student excellence in oral and written communications, scientific reasoning, and critical and creative thinking.

  • To promote an atmosphere of academic and intellectual freedom and respect for diverse expression in an environment of physical safety that is supportive of teaching and learning

  • To provide a general liberal arts education that supports specialized academic program and prepares students for lifelong learning and service in a diverse society.

  • To provide students with a diverse, innovative faculty dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarly pursuits, and continuous improvement of programs.

  • To provide University-wide student services, activities, and resources that complement academic programs.

  • To support and strengthen student, faculty, and administrative structures that promote shared governance of the institution.

  • To assist RSU students, including transfer students, from their first year through graduation in their professional and personal goals.

  • To promote the success of all learners, who feel more connected at the university and supported by faculty and staff, resulting in greater satisfaction with their overall college experience.