Mission Statement, Miami University Hamilton

Approved by the Hamilton Campus Senate, January 1991

The Miami University Hamilton mission statement elaborates on, rather than replaces, the Miami University mission statement.

"The mission of Miami University Hamilton is to provide general and technical education at the associate degree level and courses leading to many bachelor’s and master’s degrees. We believe learning is a lifelong process; and we are dedicated to sharing knowledge through high-quality instruction, scholarly activity and service to the community. Miami University Hamilton is an integral part of Miami University in both academic programs shared governance.

To accomplish its mission, Miami University Hamilton:

• provides general and technical associate degree programs, the first two years of many bachelor’s
  degree programs for students who plan to relocate to the Oxford campus or transfer to another
  four-year institution, and upper level and graduate courses in selected majors;

• provides continuing education courses, community service activities, and training programs
  for businesses, industries, and organizations;

• provides student activities, athletics, intramurals, and organizations which enhance personal
  growth and provide opportunities for leadership development

• provides services in counseling, career planning and placement, cooperative education,
  academic advising and financial aid;

• provides programs to improve students’ basic skills and academic achievement, drawing
  upon individual strengths while developing strategies to overcome weaknesses or
  disadvantages;

• defends academic freedom as important for the development and sharing of ideas,
  while respecting the rights and opinions of others;

• promotes racial and cultural diversity among students, faculty and staff;

• promotes a system of campus governance which encourages faculty, staff and student
  participation in academic and administrative decisions;

• provides intellectual, informational, and cultural resources for the community;

• provides facilities to meet the needs of students, academic programs, and community groups;

• provides services and access for the handicapped;

• ensures that all programs and services are open to qualified persons without regard to
  race, religion, marital status, handicap, gender, age, appearance, economic status, ethnic
  origin or political belief;

• adheres to the affirmative action policy established by the Board of Trustees of
  Miami University."

Read the Miami Hamilton Vision Statement and Goals.

Read the Miami Hamilton Functional Mission Statement