President's Perspective
By Stan Liberty
President, Kettering University
Kettering’s Mission
Kettering University, built on a tradition of co-operative education and preparation of future leaders for a global society, is dedicated to adding transformational value to its students and stakeholders through exemplary programs in engineering, science and business.
Kettering University achieves its mission by:
- Empowering active learning by unifying academic and experiential educational processes that prepare life-long learners and socially responsible leaders of integrity who make significant contributions to their profession, their communities, and society;
- Expanding and integrating knowledge through organized research with a focus on innovation; and
- Engaging collaborative partnerships that contribute to the prosperity of our region and society.
Kettering’s Vision
Kettering will be preeminent
- globally in work integrated learning;
- nationally in coupling theory with practice; and
- regionally as a contributor to economic development and growth.
Core Values
Kettering University embraces a culture that values
- student success and leadership;
- excellence and quality;
- diversity and mutual respect;
- collaboration and teamwork;
- creativity and innovation;
- agility and flexibility; and
- openness and honesty.
Overarching Goals
- create a student-centered learning environment that enhances student satisfaction, retention and graduation rates;
- engage in collaborative partnerships built on Kettering University’s strengths;
- develop a sustainable resource base to support full execution of mission and initiatives; and
- rebalance and revitalize our commitment to all facets of our mission.
Kettering University Strategic Plan 2007-2010
- create a student-centered learning environment that enhances student satisfaction, retention and graduation rates;
- engage in collaborative partnerships built on Kettering University’s strengths;
- develop a sustainable resource base to support full execution of mission and initiatives; and
- rebalance and revitalize our commitment to all facets of our mission.
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