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Core Values

  • The purposeful construction of a relevant learning environment

    An underlying assumption of the College is that theory and practice are intertwined. The curriculum is designed to ensure that students realize the connectedness of course content to their personal and professional experiences and also that their experiences inform their understanding of course content.

  • A foundation in the liberal arts

    All undergraduate students need to have the opportunity to develop solid levels of competency across the fields of knowledge that form the general education core at NLU:

    • communications/humanities/fine arts
    • quantitative reasoning/physical and life sciences
    • social/behavioral sciences
  • The synergy of academic and professional programs

    We believe that professional education is built upon a strong foundation in the liberal arts and that professional and academic disciplines inform and enrich each other.

  • The provision of a comprehensive support system for all students

    Students are the heart of our college. They deserve a fully engaged and accessible support system that allows them to reach their full potential both academically and professionally.

  • A meaningful process for shared decision-making

    All stakeholders in the college (students, staff, faculty and administrators) collaborate to ensure that a true learning organization exists. These parts must fit together to create a system that is based on mutual support and respect.

  • A deep respect for human diversity

    We actively seek and nurture a diverse community of learners that includes students, staff, faculty and administrators. By creating such an environment, we believe that we optimize creative thinking and constructive problem solving.