University of North Carolina Wilmington Mission Review Overview for the Faculty Senate October 14, 2008

Abbreviated Timetable Aug Draft revisions by Mission Review Committee Sep. 2 Modifications by Planning Council Sep Mission survey Sep Further modifications by MRC and PC Sep. 24, 25 Open Forums Sep Oct. 13 Even more modifications by MRC and PC Oct. 14 Status update to Faculty Senate Approval Phase Oct. 21 Planning Council approval Oct. 22 Chancellor approval Oct UNCW Board of Trustees approval Dec. 1 Submission to UNC-GA as part of UNC Tomorrow Phase II Feb Approval by UNC Board of Governors

Mission Review Survey FacultyStaffStudentsTotal Invited FacultyStaffStudentsTotal Support 83.2%92.0%84.6%86.8% Overall Approval Rate

The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a mid-sized public the state’s coastal university dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. We combine a small-college commitment to excellence in teaching with a research university’s opportunities for student involvement in significant faculty scholarship. We seek to create an academic experience that stimulates intellectual curiosity, creativity creative inquiry, critical thinking, and thoughtful expression and responsible citizenship in a broad range of disciplines and professional fields, while maintaining an international strength in the marine sciences. The university is committed to providing the highest quality academic experience in an An internationally recognized strength in marine sciences complements the extensive array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, as well as selected doctoral programs responsive to state and regional needs. Our high level of research activity, combined with our moderate size, enables scholarly interaction among students and faculty. Our goal is eExcellence in teaching, scholarship, research, artistic achievement, and service is our primary goal. UNCW The university encourages access to its educational programs and is committed to diversity and inclusion, global perspectives, and regional engagement. Our campus community strives to create a safe, supportive, and sustainable environment in which students, faculty, and staff work together to fully develop their interests, skills, and talents. UNCW applies its intellectual capital to address critical enriches the quality of life of its region by addressing critical concerns, including of health, education, the economy, and the environment.

UNCW Mission Statement Length Mission VersionWord Count 1990 UNCW mission609 Current mission approved by BOG in BOT approved version pending BOG action since Version presented in September 2008 survey190 Version presented at September 2008 open forums155 Current recommendation for revision119

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. Our powerful academic experience stimulates creative inquiry, critical thinking, thoughtful expression and responsible citizenship in an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and in selected doctoral programs responsive to state and regional needs.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. Our powerful academic experience stimulates creative inquiry, critical thinking, thoughtful expression and responsible citizenship in an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and in selected doctoral programs responsive to state and regional needs. Substantial research activity, combined with our hallmark teaching excellence and moderate size, advances distinctive student involvement in faculty scholarship.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. Our powerful academic experience stimulates creative inquiry, critical thinking, thoughtful expression and responsible citizenship in an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and in selected doctoral programs responsive to state and regional needs. Substantial research activity, combined with our hallmark teaching excellence and moderate size, advances distinctive student involvement in faculty scholarship. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, affordable access, global perspectives, and enriching the quality of life through scholarly community engagement in such areas as health, education, the economy, the environment, marine and coastal issues, and the arts.