About Us: Mission

University College is the academic unit at IUPUI that provides a common gateway to the academic programs available to entering students. University College coordinates existing university resources and develops new initiatives to promote academic excellence and enhance student persistence. It provides a setting where faculty, staff, and students share in the responsibility for making IUPUI a supportive and challenging environment for learning. 

Principles 

University College will achieve its mission through the

• Promotion of student learning
• Focus on individual student success
• Establishment of its own traditions and recognition of accomplishments
• Provision of a quality first year experience
• Development of strong connections with the degree-granting units
• Commitment to faculty and staff development
• Creation of a community that values diversity
• Implementation of collaborative governance built on individual responsibility
• Commitment to intentional reflection and assessment

Norms

We will

• Regularly attend meetings with calendars
• Engage in active participation
• Get out electronic feedback to groups within five days
• Communicate with schools/colleagues on University College issues
• Be responsive to requests for participation
• Strive to operate by consensus
• Value, respect diverse opinions
• Support group discussions