Our Mission
Dedicated to learning, personal growth, knowledge creation, and the betterment of society, the University engages students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in and contribute to a pluralistic, complex world.
The statements below create a cohesive educational philosophy centered on holistic development within a diverse community. They are collectively descriptive and aspirational, reflecting our history and identity, today and tomorrow.
Vision
We combine a traditionally strong commitment to shared community values of support and encouragement with academic challenge in a wide variety of programs and disciplines in order to prepare our students for success in the 21st century.
Values
At the University of Hartford, we are committed to community. We are an academic community that values integrity, curiosity, creativity, excellence, responsibility, and accomplishment. Enriched by our diversity and our engagement with one another, we take pride in our shared traditions and experiences. We are dedicated to building a culture that respects all of its members and celebrates their contributions as we work together to strengthen our community.
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
As an institution of higher learning, the University of Hartford strives to be more than merely a mirror of the larger society; it should foster learning and encourage the personal growth of students, faculty, and staff in an environment that promotes and celebrates diversity in all of its forms regardless of identifying factors including but not limited to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, physical and learning differences, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity.
Accordingly, our commitment is to:
- Foster an inclusive, equitable, just, and caring community where the unique identities of each person are fully appreciated, respected, and celebrated;
- Engage in civil discourse that values diverse intellectual perspectives;
- Cultivate a campus community reflective of the intersectionality of the larger society while maintaining an environment of safety and respect where all members experience a sense of belonging.
- Institutionally, we stand against acts of hate, intimidation, discrimination, bigotry, violence, and harassment of any kind;
- Uphold the values of the institution, so that all our members are treated with dignity and respect;
Our commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Belonging is a strength that results in a vibrant and more engaged campus culture.
Civility Statement
As a University, we foster a climate of civility; as members of our community, we engage with one another, maintaining the highest standard of ethical, inclusive, and empathetic behaviors. We assume responsibility for our words, choices, and actions and their impact on others as we expect other members of the community will do the same. Our community is a place where people can have a free and open exchange of diverse ideas and disagree respectfully.
UHart Start Strategic Action Plan 2020–2025
UHart Start is the University of Hartford's five-year strategic action plan. The plan consists of six main goals. Each goal has implementation strategies outlined across three main phases.
Learn more about each of the goals and access the UHart Start strategic action plan.