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Mission

In collaboration with nearby industries and communities, San José State University faculty and staff are dedicated to
achieving the university’s mission as a responsive institution of the State of California: To enrich the lives of its
students, to transmit knowledge to its students along with the necessary skills for applying it in the service of our
society, and to expand the base of knowledge through research and scholarship.

For both undergraduate and graduate students, the university emphasizes the following goals:

• In-depth knowledge of a major field of study.
• Broad understanding of the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and the arts.
• Skills in communication and in critical inquiry.
• Multi-cultural and global perspectives gained through intellectual and social exchange with people of diverse
  economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Active participation in professional, artistic and ethnic communities.
• Responsible citizenship and an understanding of ethical choices inherent in human development.

Shared Values

These shared values enable us to serve our mission and achieve our vision.

Learning

We value education above all. The academic freedom of faculty and students is vital to our role of promoting life-long
learning through intellectual inquiry, scholarship and the pursuit of knowledge.

Student Success

We place our highest priority on ensuring the academic success and personal growth of San José State University
students.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards and support continual improvement and innovation in all we do.

Integrity

We are accountable for our actions and expect honesty and fairness in all our work and interactions.

Diversity

We value and respect diversity, inclusion, civility and individual uniqueness and recognize the strength these factors
bring to our community and learning environment. All of our interactions should reflect trust, caring and mutual
respect.

Community

We value collaborative relationships within and beyond the campus in order to best serve our mission.