East
Carolina University Faculty Manual
PART
II.
UNIVERSITY
ORGANIZATION
II. Vision,
Mission, and Strategic Plan of East Carolina University
A. Vision
East Carolina
University is a public, doctoral institution distinguished by excellence in
teaching and research and is committed to serving the people of North Carolina
and beyond.
B. Mission
The university
mission statements express the purpose and character of the university. The
statements are the basis for all university strategic planning. They guide the
actions of the university and direct the development of evaluation criteria.
East Carolina University, a constituent institution of the University of
North Carolina, is a public, doctoral university committed to meeting the
educational needs of North Carolina. It offers baccalaureate, masters,
specialist, and doctoral degrees in the liberal arts, sciences, and
professional fields, including medicine. East Carolina University is dedicated
to educational excellence, responsible stewardship of the public trust, and
academic freedom. The university values the contributions of a diverse
community, supports shared governance, and guarantees equality of opportunity.
East Carolina University ’s motto is “Servire
,” meaning “To Serve,” and it seeks to meet that obligation through the
following interrelated components of its mission.
To Serve Through Education
The educational mission of East Carolina University is to provide
students with a rich, distinctive undergraduate and graduate educational
experience. The university is committed to developing each learner’s ability to
discover, evaluate, and communicate knowledge; to make informed decisions; and
to recognize a decision’s ethical dimensions. The university also is committed
to imparting a sense of citizenship and personal responsibility, fostering
lifelong learning, and nurturing an understanding of the interdependencies of
people and their environments.
To Serve Through Research and
Creative Activity
The research mission of East Carolina University is to advance knowledge,
to encourage creative activity, to solve significant human problems, and to
provide the foundation for professional practice through the support of basic
and applied research. The university is committed to integrating research and
creative activities in the educational experiences of students. It also is committed to enriching culture
and being a leader in innovative research applications.
To Serve Through Leadership and
Partnership
The service mission of East Carolina University, as an institution with a
tradition of strong regional ties and public outreach, is to provide leadership
and to engage in partnerships supporting public education, health care and
human services, cultural activities, and regional development.
C. Strategic Planning Goals for 2000-2005
Expand the
educational opportunities provided on and off campus by 20 percent.
Enrich the
learning environment for students.
Increase the
productivity of faculty, staff, and students in research and creative activity.
Extend external
leadership and partnership roles in eastern North Carolina.
Be a leader in
the development and application of information technology in higher education.
Improve the
quality and efficiency of its services and operations.
Faculty are
encouraged to review the University’s long range goals and objectives by
reading Strategies for Distinction,
University Directions 2000-2005, available through the office of Planning
and Institutional Research.