Mission

The University of New Hampshire is the state's public research university, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction. Its primary purpose is learning: students collaborating with faculty in teaching, research, creative expression, and service. UNH has a national and international agenda and holds land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant charters. From its main campus in Durham, its college in Manchester, and the UNH School of Law in Concord, the University serves New Hampshire and the region through continuing education, cooperative extension, cultural outreach, economic development activities, and applied research.

Through our philosophy of Ut Prosim (that I may serve) and our Integrated Cluster Model, Plymouth State enables students to connect their academic and extra-curricular interests with real-world projects, global challenges, and diverse cultures while fostering personal growth from their first days on campus until long after graduation as engaged alumni.

Plymouth State University’s Integrated Cluster Model provides our diverse community of students, staff, and faculty an integrated environment in which we take educational risks as we explore new ideas, improve upon the ideas of others, and engage in meaningful work that connects and positively impacts all of New Hampshire, the nation, and the world.

People and Place

Our values shape the environment in which our campus community members learn, teach, and serve. Our values guide our decision making, provide clarity in determining priorities, and influence our relationships and behaviors.

We value:

• Our alumni, heritage, and future as a transformative and highly engaged University with innovative and creative approaches to learning and problem solving;
• Service to others, exemplifying our motto, Ut prosim (That I may serve), and working across disciplines where deeper levels of learning and outcomes occur;
• Entrepreneurial partnerships that enrich our learning and benefit our region focused on sustainable, environmentally connected, work that enhances our sense of place and purpose;
• The rights and dignity of all people;
• Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness across our community;
• Free speech, diversity of opinion, and the opportunity to learn from one another;
• Collective responsibility for the health, safety, and wellbeing of our community;
• Accountability for decisions, actions, performance, and conduct;
• Continuous improvement in our programs, policies, and practices;
• Responsible stewardship of our finite environmental, financial, and human resources.

Keene State College prepares promising students to think critically and creatively, to engage in active citizenship, and to pursue meaningful work. As the public liberal arts college of New Hampshire, we offer an enriching campus community and achieve academic excellence through the integration of teaching, learning, scholarship, and service.

Our liberal arts mission dedicates us to the development of knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of our changing world. As a public institution, we provide educational opportunities for all qualified students and continue our heritage of service to New Hampshire and the New England region.

We value:

• All members of our community: students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends.
• Strong relationships among students, faculty, and staff.
• Excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship.
• Commitment to learning and cultural enrichment.
• Social justice and equity in our community and in our curriculum.
• Educational challenge and support for a wide range of learners.
• Physical and financial access and support.
• Balanced development of mind, body, and character.
• Diversity, civility, and respect.
• Civic engagement and service to the community.
• Environmental stewardship and sustainability.
• Partnerships that enhance the quality of life in the Monadnock region, New Hampshire, and the world.
• An attractive campus that inspires and supports inquiry, reflection, and social interaction.

Mission

The mission of the University System of New Hampshire is to serve the higher educational needs of the people of New Hampshire. The University System strives to assure the availability of appropriate higher educational opportunities to all New Hampshire people; seeks to enroll a diverse student population to enhance educational experiences; and provides programs and activities based on a commitment to excellence. Through its institutions, the University System engages in research which contributes to the welfare of humanity and provides educational resources and professional expertise which benefit the state and its people, the region and the nation.  

Vision

The University System of New Hampshire is one of the smallest public university systems in the United States, but our vision is to be the very best small university system in the country. We seek to achieve this vision by:

   1. being truly student oriented.
   2. being truly committed to excellence in selected programs and services.
   3. being efficient and effective in the use of our resources through partnerships, both internal and external.
   4. being widely recognized as a valued partner to the people and communities of our state.

Values

The University System of New Hampshire is a community of colleges and universities with a shared commitment to values that support a culture of respect, trust, mutual understanding, and healthy relationships.  Our values are the constant and immutable guide to all our decisions and actions and are reflected in the policies, practices, and cultures across the university system.  Our values are:

• Respect for the rights, differences, and dignity of others
• Honesty, integrity, openness, and transparency in all dealings
• Freedom of inquiry, deliberation, and expression
• Conscientious service to the citizens, communities, and state of New Hampshire
• Accountability for actions, performance, and conduct
• Collective responsibility for the health, safety, and well-being of all

Through those values we accomplish our mission, realize our vision, and create a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, and visitors.