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.