The Mission & Purpose of National-Louis University
The mission of National-Louis University is to develop highly competent and humane individuals to serve and lead in an increasingly diverse and global society. Central to this mission is a commitment to life-long and active engagement in learning. As an independent, not-for-profit university that values teaching, NLU links tested theory and practice with the on-going experiences of its students. NLU is sensitive to the changing needs of society and is responsive to the students and publics it serves.
PURPOSES
In addition to its mission, the University is defined by a set of key institutional purposes that support the mission of the University.
The University endeavors to:
- Educate individuals for service and leadership through academic programs at the pre-baccalaureate, bachelors, masters, advanced certificate, specialists, and doctoral levels.
- Sustain a university environment that optimizes learning and inquiry for students and faculty.
- Continuously monitor and assess both student academic progress towards NLU's educational purposes and the quality of academic programs and services.
- Emphasize the development of individuals and organizations through innovative programs locally, nationally and internationally.
- Support teaching, scholarly activity and service that lead to the integration of theory and practice.
- Maintain a deep sense of community in the institutional, instructional, collegial and scholarly lives of NLU faculty, staff and students.
