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ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Mission

Our purpose is to enhance the quality of life of the most diverse, urban, industrialized region of the state.

• We engage the community in high-quality teaching and scholarship.

• We partner with communities to impact and promote social, economic, and cultural development.

• We inspire and empower a diverse body of students to be active citizens, who apply their knowledge to transform their communities and the world.

Approved by IU Board of Trustees on 16 June 2017.

Vision Statement

Working together as a community, Indiana University Northwest will serve as a premiere resource to advance the educational, social, civic and economic well-being of the people of our region. 

Approved June, 2018

Values Statement

We, the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ, value:

• Our unique identity as Indiana University in Northwest Indiana;
• Academic excellence and scholarship, characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity, and engagement;
• The complete richness and dignity of the human family in all of its diversity;
• Supporting aspirations of the individual and community;
• The contributions of all of our constituencies;
• An environment conducive for learning, self-examination, and personal growth that leads to greater student success;
• Graduates prepared for life-long learning, ethical practices, successful careers, and effective citizenship; and
• Collaboration with other educational institutions, external partners, and the Northwest Indiana community.