Everglades University

The University seeks to accomplish its mission by combining small class sizes and innovative programs with traditional academic values. The University supports the academic endeavor through research, scholarly contribution, and service, to deliver graduate and undergraduate programs both on campus and online.

Goals and Objectives

The following goals are integral to the mission of the University:

1. To continually change, improve, and ensure the effectiveness of the University's programs in preparing students for successful careers.

2. To engage and maintain a competent, qualified faculty that possesses current technical and professional knowledge and experience, engages in ongoing professional development, and has the ability to convey this knowledge to students.

3. To improve students' written and verbal competencies as well as analytical and technical skills prior to graduation.

4. To provide facilities that support educational programs and enable students to develop profession specific skills.

5. To engage and maintain a staff that is caring and provides support for students and meets their educational goals and objectives.

6. To attract qualified students of diverse backgrounds.

7. To provide a collegiate academic atmosphere that encourages open exchange of ideas.

8. To offer comprehensive distance learning programs to more fully meet the educational and training needs of citizens and industry.

9. To engage graduate faculty in research that serves to improve teaching and learning.

10. To engage in programs and activities that provide community service aligned with the university’s mission.