As part of the Strategic Planning process, the mission and vision statements for the university have been revised. These statements were submitted and approved by the IHL Board (August 19, 2021)

使命宣言

博彩网站 is a public historically Black, comprehensive land-grant institution of higher 教育 that provides access and opportunity for diverse students to excel intellectually, 建立角色, and overcome barriers so they can become productive leaders who make meaningful contributions to society. Enhancing its historic strengths in agriculture, 教育, 和护理, 博彩网站 State offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, 包括美术, 业务, 人文学科, 社会和行为科学, 和阀杆.

The University accomplishes its mission through high standards of academic excellence, by engaging in scholarly research and discovery, and providing public 服务 and outreach that address real-world challenges and the economic needs of the Southwest Mississippi River region, 密西西比州, 这个国家, 这个世界. 博彩网站 strategically extends its resources and expertise throughout the entire state through agriculture extension 服务, its 维克斯堡 and 那切兹人 sites as well as its distance learning programs.

博彩网站 is committed to its tradition of instilling among its students and alumni ideals of leadership, 服务, 以及机构自豪感.

愿景声明

博彩网站 will achieve preeminence through transformative teaching and research excellence, 协作伙伴关系, and innovative practices so our communities thrive and our diverse students have unlimited opportunities to engage and lead in a globally competitive world.

核心价值观

We recognize the importance higher 教育 serves in advancing society and enriching individual lives. As members of the 博彩网站 community, we share a dedication and commitment to the following core values:

以学生为中心

We acknowledge that our students and their success are our greatest source of inspiration and at the core of all that we do and value. We are committed to providing students with a nurturing environment that instills a lifetime passion for learning, 品格的建立, 成就和参与服务.

卓越

We believe 追求卓越的承诺 should guide all efforts we undertake. We continually strive to achieve excellence by using our knowledge and holding ourselves and our students to the highest standards. 我们欢迎新的挑战, 创造性地解决问题, and continuously reevaluate what is best for our students and the communities we serve.

包容

We affirm that all individuals have self-worth and an innate potential for learning. We embrace a diverse and globally inclusive campus that creates a nurturing environment for civil discourse, 知识的追求, 创造力, 个人活力.

完整性

We believe that accountability and transparency serve as the foundational pillars of integrity. While taking responsibility for our actions and owning our decisions, we are dedicated to using honesty, 客观性, and fairness to guide our interactions with each other and our stakeholders.

订婚了

We value relationships that thrive on effective communication and collaboration within our organization and beyond. 我们鼓励学生, 教师, 工作人员, alumni and stakeholders to engage with others towards building stronger, 更健康的, economically viable programs and communities.

前进的道路

着眼于未来, 追求卓越的承诺, and dedication to helping diverse students learn and achieve success, 博彩网站 has embraced the following five strategic directions, goals and strategies that will move the institution towards greater excellence over the next five years. Each of the five goals have strategies with key performance indicators that will be used to evaluate success in achieving this plan.

A Student-Centered Approach to Success
持续的质量和同情心, 扩大的世界观, students prepared to enter and succeed in the workforce.

Building an Inclusive and Engaged Community
Provide under-resourced Mississippi students pathways to higher 教育 and social mobility.

Transformation through Innovation
“Value tradition while embracing innovation.” Areas include technology, processes, and infrastructure.

Meaningful Community Engagement and Partnerships
Foster partnerships with alumni, high schools, community colleges, and industry stakeholders.

Building a Sustainable and Resilient Enterprise
Create a solid foundation that enables the University to sustain itself in turbulent times.