The community welcomes diverse students and values the diversity they provide. MSU's attractive and use oriented facilities engage students in career and life-skill activities. MSU is an invigorating environment for students, faculty, and staff. Every student participates with faculty in research and scholarship. MSU faculty are recognized and sought for their excellence in research and scholarship.
Every faculty member has adequate internal support and release time for scholarship and research.
All programs seek sources of external support for research and scholarship. The Minot State University Service Vision MSU provides anywhere, anytime education and services for people of all ages. Learners have the support they need to begin, continue, and complete their univeristy education. Partnerships meet or exceed the expectations of the business community to support economic development in this region. The university community is actively engaged in on and off campus activities that support community needs, enhance quality of life, and promote continued develop ment of teaching, research, and learning.