Statement of Mission and Core Values

MISSION STATEMENT: 

Situated at the nexus of urban, suburban, and coastal communities, Hofstra University prepares students to thrive in the complexity of life and work in our global society by: 

Cultivating an inclusive, diverse, learning-centered scholarly community, where free inquiry can flourish. 

Producing original research, scholarship, knowledge, and creative work. 

Providing excellent teaching in an extensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs with unique opportunities for interdisciplinary study. 

Empowering students to use their education to realize their dreams and ambitions and make meaningful contributions to their communities. 

CORE VALUES 

BELONGING: We build affirming, resilient relationships based on mutual respect and kindness that exemplify our commitment to diversity, equity, and justice. 

COMMUNITY: We value meaningful, mutually beneficial collaboration with local, regional, national, and global communities. 

CREATIVITY: We bring a creative growth mindset to everything we do. 

DISCOVERY: We pursue excellence through the generation, acquisition, and application of knowledge. 

INTEGRITY: We embrace a culture of mutual respect and ethical behavior and a commitment to civil discourse and the free and open exchange of ideas.