Mission & Academic Plan
Last fall, Northeastern embarked on a planning process that involved reflecting on the institution's purpose and envisioning its future. This process involved all of the University's stakeholders—faculty, students, deans, faculty senate, alumni, trustees, and co-op employers. Together these constituents shaped and refined their ideas into a new Mission Statement and Academic Plan that will guide Northeastern in its endeavors ahead. On June 8, the plan was officially adopted by the Board of Trustees.
Northeastern's new mission statement reflects the vision of this Academic Plan and the core values of Northeastern:
To educate students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment.
To create and translate knowledge to meet global and societal needs.
This mission statement will inspire members of the University in whatever they do—as scholars, as teachers, as mentors, and as members of the Northeastern community.
Northeastern's commitment to excellence, distinctiveness, and innovation led to the identification of five strategic themes that characterize the University's uniqueness:
- Experiential Learning
- Interdisciplinary and Translational Research
- Intellectual Life and Creative Expression
- Urban Engagement
- Global Opportunities
By concentrating efforts on these initiatives the University is better positioned to set priorities, make decisions, and focus resources that allow the institution to achieve its ambitions.