Institutional Information
Mission
McNeese State University, a selective admissions institution, provides education, research, and service that support our core values of academic excellence, student success, fiscal responsibility, and university-community alliances. The University’s fundamental educational mission is to offer associate, baccalaureate, and specific graduate curricula distinguished by academic excellence. The University engages in collaborative ventures to benefit industry and to enhance economic development and cultural growth in this region and beyond.
The foundation for student success begins with faculty commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and creative and scholarly activity. At McNeese State University, a member of the University of Louisiana System, students cultivate skills for critical thinking and effective expression and gain an understanding of the global community. The learning and social environment integrates discipline-specific knowledge with the values of lifelong learning, ethical responsibility, and civic engagement.
Adopted by McNeese State University - 2/21/2005
Approved by the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana System - 4/29/2005
Institutional Goals
CORE VALUE – ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
AE1 Emphasize excellence in instruction.
AE2 Develop programs that are viable, innovative, and relevant to market needs.
AE3 Infuse a global outlook and ethical standards in course content and curriculum development.
AE4 Uphold the commitment to regional and national program accreditation.
AE5 Encourage undergraduate and graduate research in appropriate disciplines.
CORE VALUE – STUDENT SUCCESS
SS1 Foster a climate that enhances student learning, focuses on retention, values advising, and enriches the quality of campus-life.
SS2 Nurture an environment to support cultural diversity.
SS3 Present students opportunities for leadership.
SS4 Provide venues for learning to attract non-traditional students.
SS5 Provide an aesthetically-pleasing campus, functional facilities, and state-of-the-art equipment.
CORE VALUE – FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
FR1 Engage in continuous assessment, evaluation, and improvement.
FR2 Utilize the role of technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of campus operations.
FR3 Garner outside funding sources to support the University mission.
FR4 Capitalize on efficient use of resources.
FR5 Support efforts to obtain federal funding.
CORE VALUE – UNIVERSITY-COMMUNITY ALLIANCES
UCA1 Support mutually beneficial university/community collaborations.
UCA2 Strengthen economic development through partnerships that provide technical assistance and information transfer to business and industry.
UCA3 Enhance artistic, humanistic, and cultural opportunities in the area.
UCA4 Retain certification and maintain competition in NCAA athletic programs.
UCA5 Partner with educational agencies to improve the quality of life in our region.
Adopted 6/29/05 Revised 8/11/05