Mission*Vision*Values*Goals
Position
Syracuse University Continuing Education was launched as Evening
Session in 1918 and founded as University College in 1946. Its purpose
was and continues to be… to provide Syracuse University educational
opportunities to nontraditional, part-time students.
Our Name
University College
University College of Syracuse University
Mission
To provide Syracuse University educational programs and services
to a diverse, worldwide community of part-time learners who seek
change and empowerment through knowledge.
Vision
To be agile, relevant, passionate, and responsive in providing continuing
and professional education to adults. We will do this through the
strength of our faculty and staff, and through our commitment to
teamwork within and surrounding Syracuse University.
Our Values
Quality
Accessibility
Caring
Diversity
Flexibility
Helpfulness
Who We Are
We are an entry point for students, an innovator of programs, an
integrator across campus disciplines, a builder of bridges to the
community, a partner for businesses.
Degree Student Profile
The average University College student is 35 years old. The number
of undergraduate and graduate students attending University College
is equal. Females comprise two-thirds of our enrollment. The primary
market area for University College students is Onondaga County,
stretching northwest and southeast of the city of Syracuse. Distance
education and workforce training collaborations bring University
College programs to a global audience.
Our Goals
Academic: To provide challenging and accessible courses and
programs to students attending Syracuse University part time.
Student Services: To provide access to Syracuse University's
programs by offering high-quality service to support the needs of
potential and current students.
Workforce: To create and provide evaluation, training, and
educational programs and services to employees and businesses.
Community: To contribute the knowledge and resources of the
University to the study and resolution of community issues.
Development: To establish and solidify an ever-expanding
external funding base in support of University College initiatives.
Financial Aid: To make a Syracuse University degree an affordable
reality for students seeking financial assistance.
Facilities and Operations: To provide a quality work and
learning environment for all constituencies of University College.
Marketing: To serve multiple populations (inquiry through
alumni) with high-quality communications that contribute to enrollment
and reflect positively on UC's reputation.
Technology: To continuously evaluate and upgrade technology
to support the teaching and learning goals of UC constituents.
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