New mission statement adopted on February 14, 2008 by the Southeastern University Board of Trustees:
Southeastern University is a private, non-profit institution of higher education that serves the urban population in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Course offerings include certificates in Business Management, Public Administration, Liberal Studies, and Technology. The university also awards Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees in Business Management, Liberal Studies, Public Administration, Information Technology, and Allied Health. Southeastern University’s student body represents a diverse population of commuter students that includes working adults, recent high school graduates, and international students that the university prepares for success in a competitive marketplace. These students are predominately minorities who seek higher education as a route to self-empowerment and social, economic, and personal success. The university meets the needs of this diverse population by providing small classes, expertise in the field, a supportive infrastructure (i.e. faculty, technology, equipment, etc.) and in- service learning opportunities.
Vision
Southeastern University seeks to be an academic innovator fostering excellence by opening tomorrow’s vistas to our multi-cultural community through visionary business education today.
Goals & Commitment
Southeastern University’s goals are to:
Provide practical and professional training and undergraduate and graduate programs in higher education that lead to the baccalaureate and/or master’s degree.
Equip students with concepts and skills that enable them to be life-long learners.
Create an academic climate that is conducive to learning and student success that improves students’ lives and their contributions to the community.
In carrying out its goals, the university is committed to:
Providing access to an opportunity for higher education to learners throughout the greater Washington, D.C. area and beyond.
Providing academic support and assessments that assist students upon entering the university and throughout their matriculation.
Developing curricula that integrate theory and practice to provide students with practical skills.
Creating an environment for success that includes advising, mentoring, and development of study and life skills.
Selecting faculty members who are experts in their fields and who enhance courses through their public and private sector experience.
Developing partnerships with business, government, community, and civic groups that help the University identify and respond to emerging marketplace needs.
Providing students with hands-on experiences through the use of in-service learning opportunities.
Preparing students with concepts and skills to make a positive contribution in their careers and communities.
Equipping students to be life-long learners by providing them with critical thinking, technology, communications, and teamwork skills.
Continuously improving the universities systems to meet the needs of students and including them in the assessment and governance process.
