To create a collaborative and diverse community of learners dedicated to the development of knowledge, values and skills for lives of leadership, scholarship and service. Core Values Hamline University recognizes its roots in the traditions and values of the United Methodist Church with inclusiveness and service foundational. We are known nationally for our programs which link the liberal arts and professional learning. Our innovative and integrative learning environmental provides for our students superior preparations for life, leadership and service in the 21st century. Innovation and creativity often occur at the intersection of the above forms of scholarship.
Demographics changes give units major recruitment, retention, and curriculum challenges.
Emerging technology opens up new distant and campus learning possibilities and others may get there first. Information technology and human learning research will alter what and how people learn, forcing us to keep up or be left behind. Knowledge importance - life long learning is bringing new competitors into the market. Rapid change in the market may leave Hamline behind because of procrastination or avoiding decisions. Market Assumptions Competition .