Northern State University’s Mission, Vision and Values

Mission Statement

Northern State University is a premier residential, liberal arts institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and unparalleled co-curricular opportunities.

Vision Statement

Northern State University will boast an unparalleled residential liberal arts education and become a leading regional university integrating education and technology.

Values

NSU’s students, faculty and staff are drawn together by the following values:

• Community: With strong ties to our city and region, we are a welcoming community of scholars and learners with a focus on a student-centered environment.

• Scholarship: We engage in research and creative activities in an innovative atmosphere of intellectual rigor, with academic freedom and integrity.

• Citizenship: We educate individuals for a lifetime of learning and service to their ever-changing communities, nations, and world.