Mission, Core Values, Vision Statement, and Strategic Goals

Mission

To provide our students with the opportunity for a high quality undergraduate, graduate, and professional education.

Core Values

Opportunity

Caring

Professionalism and Integrity

Excellence

Civic Engagement

Vision Statement

West Liberty University will be the premier 4-year institution of higher learning in the Upper Ohio Valley by:

1. Providing its students with a high-quality education that will prepare them for employment in current and future job markets or continuing their education;
2. Achieving excellence in all facets of university life, including academics, student experiences, athletics, and visual and performing arts;
3. Providing a comprehensive and significant liberal arts foundation that will prepare its students to communicate effectively, think critically, and assume roles as productive citizens of the global community;
4. Pursuing financial stability as an institution while also remaining affordable for its students;
5. Emphasizing high-quality professional relationships between students and faculty, both in and out of the classroom, through excellent instruction and advising;
6. Standing as a vigorous and vibrant source for the creation of knowledge through innovative and creative research and scholarly activity;
7. Providing technological capabilities and infrastructure to reflect contemporary educational needs and standards;
8. Facilitating vibrant relationships with the surrounding community through social, civic, and economic engagement activities, and building strong and enduring relationships with alumni and benefactors;
9. Supporting a safe campus environment that encourages diversity and inclusion for all members of the WLU community.

Strategic Goals

West Liberty University will continually enhance its academic programming to provide students with a high quality, affordable, and comprehensive education.

West Liberty University will create an environment that fosters openness and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

A campus development plan that supports a safe and effective campus environment that provides appropriate learning and recreational spaces accessible to all constituents.

Vibrant and active student life opportunities accessible to all West Liberty University students.

West Liberty University will provide an affordable education while focusing on high quality, the student experience, and exceptional services.

West Liberty University will continue to strive for growth in competitive technology and technological infrastructure by increasing accessibility, training, and utilization for the entire campus community.