VISION

The University of South Florida Polytechnic will be a premier destination campus for applied learning, research, and innovative technology. Our students and graduates will inspire and lead change, locally and internationally.

MISSION

The University of South Florida Polytechnic is committed to excellence in interdisciplinary and applied learning; to the application of cutting-edge research and technology to real world needs; and to collaborative partnerships that support economic, social, and community development.

CORE VALUES

Excellence

We hold ourselves to high standards of excellence. We engage in innovation and continuous improvement; we challenge conventional practices; and we set and achieve meaningful performance benchmarks.

Learner-centered Campus Environment

We value a learner-centered campus environment where students and faculty have world-class opportunities for interactive, problem- and solution-based learning and for application of innovative research and technology. We promote the development of dynamic learning communities, collaborative learning labs and professional internships that foster academic, personal, and professional achievement. We schedule classes and provide flexible program delivery options to meet the needs of our students and communities and to enable timely degree completion.

Diversity

We embrace diversity, creating an open campus environment that respects and values individual uniqueness, differences in ideas and experiences, academic freedom and discourse, civility, caring, and compassion.

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching, Learning, and Research

We value interdisciplinary thinking, blending two or more academic, scientific or artistic disciplines in teaching and research. We provide learning and research experiences that develop learners' abilities to identify and make connections among disciplines.

Community Engagement

We serve as a key resource for communities and seek collaborative partnerships to enhance civic, social, educational, and economic development. We provide students with service learning opportunities that build value for community service.

Impact

We place high priority on meaningful and measurable impact. We are committed to research and the advancement of knowledge to promote educational, social, and economic factors that enhance quality of life. We expect our graduates to make meaningful contributions to our communities and the world.

Ethical, Socially Responsible Action

We believe educated people value integrity and take responsibility for their actions. We believe that learning should contribute to the development of ethical, socially responsible action, and we provide learning opportunities that promote ethical behavior, social responsibility, and civic engagement.