Mission Statement
Mission
Montclair State University is a public-serving institution, advancing the common good …
- by broadening access to rigorous education and exceptional learning opportunities for a diverse population, rich in talent, dedication and ambition;
- by challenging and supporting students and employees in an inclusive and respectful environment where learners can grow and flourish as collaborative, compassionate citizen-leaders;
- by advancing research to deepen understanding of our shared challenges and cultivating human creativity to develop innovative solutions; and
- by forming partnerships to enhance prosperity, democracy and well-being in the communities we serve.
Commitments
- Provide Access and Excellence
- We teach students how to learn by engaging them in the classroom and beyond, through research and hands-on experiences, extracurriculars and public service. We operate efficiently to keep tuition affordable, and we deliver education flexibly to help students balance family, work and school.
- Offer Expertise with Humility
- We work as true partners with the communities we serve, leveraging the University’s knowledge and resources to help them meet their goals while valuing their contributions and learning alongside them as peers.
- Embrace Discourse and Fairness
- We treat everyone fairly and respectfully, and honor the rights of all humans. We value and encourage respectful discourse, recognizing that the exchange of ideas and the dissemination of new knowledge sustains discovery and is fundamental to democracy.
- Innovate with Integrity
- We respond flexibly and nimbly to changing circumstances, foster creativity, take intelligent risks and actively seek new approaches while holding each other accountable and using wisely the resources entrusted to us.
- Embrace Local and Universal Aspirations
- We are a national university that is proud to be of, by and for New Jersey. We serve our state’s dynamic, varied communities while also fulfilling our obligations to serve our country, our planet and the enduring truths that bind humanity as one.