IUPUI: About IUPUI

IUPUI Core: Vision, Mission, Values & Diversity

Vision of IUPUI

To be one of the best urban universities, recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for its achievements.

Mission of IUPUI

To provide for its constituents excellence in:

Teaching and Learning
Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
Civic Engagement, Locally, Nationally, and Globally

With each of these core activities characterized by:

Collaboration within and across disciplines and with the community,
A commitment to ensuring diversity, and
Pursuit of best practices

IUPUI's mission is derived from and aligned with the principal components--Communities of Learning, Responsibilities of Excellence, Accountability and Best Practices--of Indiana University's Strategic Directions Charter.
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Statement of Values

image: Wood Fountain at IUPUI IUPUI values the commitment of students to learning; of faculty to the highest standards of teaching, scholarship, and service; and of staff to the highest standards of service.

IUPUI recognizes students as partners in learning. We value the opportunities afforded by our location in Indiana's capital city and are committed to serving the needs of our community. Our students, faculty, and staff are involved in the community, providing educational programs, working with a wide array of community partners who serve Indianapolis and Central Indiana, offering expert care and assistance to patients and clients, and engaging in field research spanning virtually every academic discipline.

As a leader in fostering collaborative relationships, IUPUI values collegiality, cooperation, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship as well as honesty, integrity, and support for open inquiry and dissemination of findings. IUPUI is committed to the personal and professional development of a diverse campus community of students, faculty, and staff; to continuous improvement of its programs and services; and to building a strong, welcoming campus community for all.

Diversity

image: diversity at IUPUI IUPUI, as educators and advocates, provides student-centered services, consulting, facilities, learning experiences and programs for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community.

Guided by theoretical frameworks of student development, the university contributes to an intentionally inclusive, accessible campus community and inspires educational, personal, social and professional achievement.
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