Mission, Vision, Priorities for Action
At the University of Montana our mission is simple.
Our mission is inclusive prosperity.
To provide a flagship education that's as all-encompassing and awe-inspiring as the Treasure State itself. To be the university that's both accessible and accountable—respected around the world, resourceful in our stewardship of the land that sustains us, and responsive here at home to all of Montana's communities and Indigenous cultures. To be a hub for unbridled curiosity and untamed creativity that's unmatched on either side of the Rockies. So that wherever Grizzlies roam, they thrive, ensuring our world’s rarest treasures and greatest resources flourish and prosper, today, tomorrow, and well into the future.
Mission Statement
The University of Montana transforms lives by providing a high-quality and accessible education and by generating world-class research and creative scholarship in an exceptional place. We integrate the liberal arts and sciences into undergraduate, graduate and professional studies to shape global citizens who are creative and agile learners committed to expanding the boundaries of knowledge and to building and sustaining diverse communities.
Vision
The University of Montana will be a Flagship for the Future, fostering inclusive prosperity and democracy while creating new knowledge and ways of learning.
We are a public research institution with doors open to all, built on a 128-year-old promise to transform lives and create pathways to meaningful success. We embrace curiosity and experimentation to meet the demands of a rapidly changing landscape while preserving the hallmarks of a holistic education. We recognize the unique capacity of each individual to affect meaningful community change and we champion the vital role of higher education to nurture a healthy democratic society.
Priorities for Action
UM's Priorities for Action serve as values that guide our decisions and actions. Each objective in this year’s playbook addresses multiple priorities for action.
In all of our decisions and actions, we will put the success of our students first. We will focus on student retention, persistence, and success through graduation and beyond.
Our curriculum, pedagogy, and research will evolve and adapt to best prepare students and communities to succeed in a dynamic, uncertain world.
People make UM successful. We will focus on people’s growth and learning, and on fostering a diverse and inclusive campus.
We benefit greatly from our natural setting and our connection to our community, state, and region. We will both use and strengthen that asset through collaborative learning opportunities, research, and service.
We are an institution whose transformative impact on individual students, Montana, and the world needs to be known.