黑洞社区 is more than a campus where students learn and study. It鈥檚
a place to solve problems, to do research, to forge a pathway to a better tomorrow.
It is a community where the dreamers, doers and Shockers of the future are encouraged
to push boundaries, think critically and pursue their passions.
Vision and Mission
VISION
To be one of the nation鈥檚 premier urban public research universities, known for providing
impactful applied learning experiences and driving prosperity for the people and communities
we serve.
MISSION
To be an essential educational, cultural and economic driver for Kansas and the greater
public good.
Strategic Goals
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strategic goal.
Promote holistic student success through a supportive learning environment in which
all of our students 鈥 past, present and future 鈥 continually thrive and grow.
Advance industry and community partnerships to provide quality educational opportunities
and collaborations to satisfy rapidly evolving community and workforce needs.
University Values
CORE VALUES
Values that have always underlined the culture at Wichita State.
Integrity
Transparency
Personal responsibility
Collaboration
Access and equity
DISTINCTIVE VALUES
Values necessary to achieve the goals of the strategic plan.
Seizing opportunities
Adaptive approaches
Positive risk-taking
Innovation and creativity
Knowledge creation and dynamic educational opportunities
Major Initiatives
Inclusive Excellence and Engagement
It is essential to our mission to ensure that each member of the community has full
opportunity to thrive. We believe diversity is key to individual flourishing, educational
excellence and the advancement of knowledge.
Wichita State has embarked on an initiative that will use data and campuswide coordination
to bring student supports to scale, increasing enrollment, retention and graduation
rates for all students.
Increase relevant applied learning experiences that match the needs of industry, agency and community partners.
Continue the development of the Innovation Campus by completing the Hub for Advanced Manufacturing (I)HAMR) facility and Partnership
Building 11, which will house new Innovation Campus partners.