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NU Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Learning Outcomes

The Neumann University’s Mission and Vision along with its defined Values (RISES) form the foundation for its learning outcomes, be they at course, program, or university level.  The University goals are found within its Vision statement.

The learning outcomes of each course must be aligned with its major program, and if applicable, the NU CORE Experience. In turn, the major program outcomes are aligned with the university’s learning outcomes or goals. Program learning outcomes can be found in the NU catalog.

NU Mission

Neumann University educates a diverse community of learners based upon the belief that knowledge is a gift to be shared in the service of others and that learning is a lifelong process.

NU Vision

Neumann University strives to be a teaching university of distinction, providing innovative, transformational education in the Catholic Franciscan tradition.  

Neumann RISES on the values of Reverence, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship and lives the actions these values inspire. 

Neumann’s curriculum promotes thoughtful and ethical leadership in service and response to a global and technologically complex world.

NU Core Values (RISES)

Reverence, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship 

Neumann University, a Catholic university in the Franciscan tradition, promotes the following Core Values as integral to all academic programs, services, partnerships, and co-curricular activities.

 Reverence

• We honor as sacred the worth and dignity of each person.
• We celebrate our relationship as sisters and brothers with one another and all creation. 
• We create a compassionate, welcoming, and reconciling community. 
  

Integrity

• We speak the Truth in Love.
• We act fairly, honestly, and ethically at all times.
• We accept responsibility for the consequences of our actions. 

Service

• We serve with humility, compassion, and love.
• We challenge unjust structures and work for social transformation.
• We embrace service as a life-long commitment. 

Excellence

• We perform to the best of our ability the responsibilities entrusted to us.
• We practice cooperation, rather than competition, in the quest for excellence.
• We foster academic achievement through a strong, teaching-learning community. 

Stewardship

• We receive gratefully, use carefully, and share generously the resources available to us.
• We care for creation as a sacred Gift from God.
• We promote Catholic Social Teaching by working for peace and justice.

University Goals

Always and everywhere, Neumann University strives to:

• Demonstrate a firm commitment to the Catholic Franciscan tradition.
• Nurture a campus community which lives the values of Reverence, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.
• Challenge its students to achieve personal, academic, and professional excellence.
  

Neumann University Undergraduate CORE Experience: Learning Outcomes

Active engagement in the Neumann University Core Experience, including credit-bearing courses and co-curricular activities, provides Neumann University graduates the opportunity to achieve the following learning outcomes.

Comprehension: Think critically, creatively, and analytically
Analyze and solve complex problems; demonstrate quantitative reasoning and scientific literacy; and explore the relationship of contemporary and historical events and issues.

Contemplation: Engage in meaningful reflection 
Apply the principles and values of the Catholic Franciscan tradition to personal, professional, and societal questions and issues; engage in self-reflection; embrace life-long learning; discern career and vocational choices; and recognize and appreciate creative expression.

Conscience: Act ethically and responsibly 
Demonstrate personal, professional, and academic honesty; accept responsibility for the consequences of their actions; engage as responsible members and leaders of diverse groups; and exercise ethical decision-making, informed by the Catholic Franciscan tradition, in a variety of settings.

Compassion: Respect all of creation 
Honor the worth and dignity of each person; interact respectfully in the local and global community; engage in service to promote the common good; and demonstrate environmental awareness and stewardship.

Communication: Communicate effectively 
Express ideas clearly and effectively in spoken and written form; use technology competently; and access, evaluate, cite, and credit information using accepted conventions.

Graduate Program Learning Outcomes

Active engagement in the Graduate Programs offered by Neumann University provides Neumann University graduate students the opportunity to achieve the following learning outcomes:

Comprehension: Think critically, creatively, and analytically
Demonstrate knowledge of materials required for competence in field of study; Analyze and solve complex problems; demonstrate quantitative reasoning and scientific literacy; and demonstrate expertise in field of study through competent application

Achievement of outcomes may be demonstrated through comprehensive program and/or professional testing; measurement/testing by external stake-holders and/or educational partners relevant to field of study; completion of acceptable terminal or capstone scholarly product.

Contemplation: Engage in meaningful reflection
Apply the principles and values of the Catholic Franciscan tradition to personal, professional, and societal questions and issues; engage in self-reflection and reflective practice relevant to the field of study; embrace life-long learning as a consequence of meaningful self-reflection.

Achievement of outcomes may be demonstrated by assessment of student and graduate performance functioning in their field of study; self-reflective assessment following service-learning experiences; self-reported evidence of relevant post-graduate continuing and/or professional education; preparation of a career development plan associated with chosen profession or occupation.

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