Missouri State University is a community of citizen scholars committed to public affairs. Our innovative teaching, research and service create transformative experiences that benefit individuals and society.

 

Missouri State will be the nation’s leading public affairs university, delivering on our mission by cultivating civic responsibility and igniting social and economic opportunity.

 

As a vital component of our public affairs mission, Missouri State University has long embraced ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement as the three foundational pillars of our institutional identity. We reaffirm and elevate these enduring commitments by formally adopting them as our core university values.

Ethical Leadership

We value ethical leadership by making informed decisions and engaging with others through integrity and transparency to pursue our goals. As ethical leaders, we are citizen scholars who take action to contribute to the common good.

Cultural Competence

We value cultural competence by respecting and appreciating individuals for who they are. Together, we foster civil discourse, awareness and action to create a culture of connection and mutual understanding.

Community Engagement

We value community engagement by embracing our responsibility to act with courage and creativity to foster civic growth. We recognize the needs in the communities to which we belong, then contribute knowledge and work alongside the community to meet those needs.

We are committed to our public affairs mission, enacting these values by cultivating civic virtues and strengthening the bonds that unite people.