Purposes and Scope

In pursuit of its mission and vision, East Stroudsburg University seeks to adhere to the following principles in both the development of its strategic plan and its ongoing decision-making processes. Used in conjunction with the values outlined above, ESU is committed to:

• Providing quality, affordable academic programs as well as opportunities for lifelong learning, always focusing on student success.
• Sustaining an intellectually challenging environment that identifies and enhances its students’ and the university community members’ talents.
• Creating opportunities for innovation that focus on high impact teaching and learning both inside, and outside, of the classroom.
• Identifying, recruiting, and retaining students representing a multicultural world who by background, motivation, and commitment can benefit from higher education.
• Attracting and retaining a diverse, recognized, and credentialed faculty committed to excellence in teaching and continuing scholarship.
• Attracting and retaining exemplary faculty, staff members, and administrators who accept responsibility and accountability for the personal, professional, educational, and social values espoused by the University.
• Providing leadership, expertise, and service to its local, regional, and global societies.
• Encouraging opportunities for the university community to develop positive, healthy, and holistic lifestyles.
• Serving as a source of cultural and intellectual programs of importance to students and residents of the region.
• Building and maintaining partnerships to enhance opportunities for students, alumni, and the university community.