Mission, Vision and Core Values

Mission

Fresno State empowers students for success through a transformative education rooted in active service with diverse communities.

Vision

With its local focus and global impact, Fresno State will be recognized as a model for advancing social, economic and environmental progress regionally, nationally and globally by providing an accessible, transformative education; conducting research on critical issues; and producing a generation of diverse leaders.

Core Values

Exploration. We commit to cultivating the exploration of ideas and of creative expression through nurturing curiosity and open-mindedness. At Fresno State, we:
- Challenge and empower our campus community to explore their personal and professional passions and potential
- Foster the exploration of innovative research and pedagogy to address current and emerging local, national and global issues

- Support the exploration of diverse, collaborative and interdisciplinary perspectives to enduring questions and problems
- Prepare our students to explore the world, and experience other cultures and ways of thinking

Excellence. We commit to growing excellence in research, teaching and professional development to reach our fullest potential. At Fresno State, we:
- Recognize and reward the accomplishments of students, faculty and staff
- Provide transformative educational experiences in an environment where we all continuously learn from each other
- Nurture creative, engaged and diverse thinkers to discover the best solutions to complex problems
- Engage students, faculty and staff with enriching personal and professional development programs and training to enhance personal growth, vocational satisfaction and job retention
Inclusion. We commit to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belongingness based on a fundamental respect for others. At Fresno State, we:
- Embrace and celebrate all races, colors, religions, histories, cultures, genders, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, national origins, genetics, abilities, ages, and military status
- Ensure an environment that is welcoming and safe where identities and beliefs can be developed and shared
- Strive towards an equitable and accessible education for our entire community
- Teach our campus community to value the differences they see between themselves and others, and how these differences are sources of strength
- Foster a culture where everyone feels comfortable expressing their views and beliefs and learns to listen and appreciate the views and beliefs of others
Community. We commit to strengthening our community through education, research and service. At Fresno State, we:
- Embody a campus community that reflects and implements the four Principles of Community: respect, kindness, collaboration and accountability
- Value integrity and transparency to enhance shared governance
- Elevate a conscientious culture of environmental sustainability on campus and in the community
- Develop community partnerships to expand opportunities for students, faculty and staff to grow by serving and addressing regional issues in ways that could influence the world
- Encourage a culture of giving back to the campus and the region
- Inspire our students to be global leaders and to spread the knowledge, values and respect they have learned