Mission & Vision
We are Buena Vista University. We are earnest and supportive. We are empowered and proud Midwesterners. We are visionary and courageous. We are Beavers—and these are the principles and values that guide everything we do.
Our Mission
We prepare students for lifelong success through transformational academic, professional, and co-curricular programs.
Our Vision
To be a nationally recognized leader in rural higher education known for its remarkable student learning and outcomes. We will be an institutional destination—ambitious in our efforts to distinctively and boldly inspire students to serve, empower, and transform communities through Education for Service.
Our Strategic Plan leads the University into a new era of claiming our identity as a premier higher education institution in the region. Learn About the Plan
We are committed to student and employee success. We work in ways that support their growth, development, goals, and readiness to thrive in society.
We create experiences for our students that open their eyes to a new sense of self and the surrounding world.
We value the close-knit nature of our community. We support each other in the achievement of our individual and collective goals.
We seek opportunities to inspire one another to excel. We are supported by our past and our traditions that lead us to build an even better future.
We manage resources and set priorities to secure the finest learning environment, opportunities, and sustainable world for our students today and tomorrow.
We foster an appreciation for all persons by providing an open and inclusive environment where all are treated with respect.
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