Columbus State University

**Mission, Vision and Core Values** **Mission** Columbus State University empowers its community, drives innovation and creates opportunities. To accomplish this, we will focus on Student Success, Responsible Stewardship, Community Impact and Economic Competitiveness. **Vision** Columbus State University will be a model of empowerment through transformational learning experiences that prepare students to serve the world as creative problem-solvers and high impact leaders. **Core Values** **Excellence:** Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community. **Creativity:** Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions. **Engagement:** Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience. **Sustainability:** Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship. **Inclusion:** Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices. **Servant Leadership:** Leading through ethical empowerment and service.