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SFA Mission Statement
The mission of Stephen F. Austin State University is to provide students a foundation for success, a passion for learning, and a commitment to responsible global citizenship in a community dedicated to teaching, research, creativity, and service.
At SFA, we value:
The Individual Student: Each student is an important member of the University community and deserves our time and attention. The size of our University, the priority of our teaching mission, and the commitment of our employees make such personal attention to students possible. Respect and an assumption of ability and good will are extended to all members of the University community — students, faculty, administrators, and staff — by all members of the community.
Teaching and Learning: Stephen F. Austin State University is a teaching-centered institution that values learning, intellectual achievement and well qualified educators who are committed to teaching. Each student is expected to emerge from the university experience as an educated person of integrity, thoroughly knowledgeable in one or more specific fields and capable of analytical reasoning.
Intellectual and Creative Discovery: Stephen F. Austin State University places significant value on the development of new knowledge and on cultural enrichment. Therefore, the University is committed to providing faculty, staff, and students with opportunities for innovative accomplishments through creative and scholarly activities.
Service: Stephen F. Austin State University values its role in serving the educational, cultural, social, and economic needs of society. Course and degree offerings reflect regional, national, and international needs. Consulting, other professional services, and cultural events offered by the University are designed to enrich and improve the greater community.
Academic Achievement: Stephen F. Austin State University values academic achievement through students, faculty, and staff working diligently and cooperatively. Educational experiences are provided that will empower each student to succeed. The University values knowledge, understanding, wisdom, diligence, integrity, high principles, enthusiasm, and responsibility, along with consideration for all peoples of the world. This is the legacy we desire to pass on to the students of Stephen F. Austin State University.
Vision
Stephen F. Austin State University will be the national model of a high quality, student-focused, comprehensive university whose graduates are productive citizens and successful leaders.