Hofstra's mission mission defines why we exist and reminds both employees and students of what drives us forward.
Values are the core beliefs that guide our behavior. Just as we all have personal values that define us as individuals, at Hofstra, we have values that define us as an institution.
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.
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.