Strategic Plan
Working to realize our vision for the future
Mission
The University of New England prepares students to thrive in a rapidly changing world and, in so doing, to improve the health of people, communities, and our planet.
Vision
We realize this mission through our commitment to a distinctive approach to education that puts 51 among the most experientially driven institutions of higher education in the nation. We provide teaching and learning that conjoins problem-based and hands-on learning, liberal education, and professional training to immerse students in an educational experience that prepares them with:
- Habits of mind, such as cultural, quantitative, and information literacy, critical thinking, tolerance for ambiguity, and problem-solving skills;
- Discipline-based knowledge in their chosen programs of study; and
- Professional competencies, including emotional intelligence, the ability to collaborate in diverse teams, the skills to communicate persuasively, and the attributes to be thoughtful leaders.
We are an institution that challenges students to learn broadly, master their professional skills, ask probing questions, and engage in respectful discourse in the context of a robust marketplace of ideas. In this way, they prepare themselves for further study and successful careers, deeply rewarding lives, and meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.