Mission, Vision and Values

Vision

We strive to create a campus where all students feel they belong, know they are valued and have an enabling opportunity to realize the empowering potential of culturally-responsive mentorship. We work to connect learners to the academic and creative life of the campus and see experiential learning as a pathway to success open to all learners.

Mission

  • We offer accessible funding options for undergraduates to form partnerships with faculty for projects in all majors, fields of study and professional practice;
  • host inclusive events for students, staff and faculty to connect and grow;
  • enable culturally-responsive mentorship;
  • support a diversity of student-led campus publications;
  • collaborate broadly throughout campus to support student success and recruitment initiatives;
  • and work with national and global partners to advance best practices in experiential learning.

Values

  • Equity
  • Accessibility
  • Diversity
  • Curiosity
  • Lucidity
  • Enthusiasm
  • Creativity

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) represents an opportunity to enable student-centered education that makes the most of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s global leadership in research and creative production. With well-documented benefits from persistence to postgraduate success, engagement in the research and creative life of the university can clarify career paths and prepare students for the future of work. Donations support empowering opportunities in all fields of study. .