Mission and Values of the University of Advancing Technology

Mission

To educate students in the fields of advancing technology to become innovators of the future.

Vision

UAT will enrich societal advancement by cultivating thinking innovators for our technology-driven world.

Values

Integrity—We promote positive social responsibility and good global citizenship, and we always act with integrity, honesty and ethics that are above reproach.

Quality through Continuous Improvement—We recognize that our University and environment may be defined as a system, and that each of its parts may be simplified, improved, innovated or eliminated. We hold that all parts of a system are interconnected through relationships, and that continuous improvement requires understanding all these relationships. We pioneer new methods, meticulously plan, and rely upon feedback systems.

Lifelong Learning—We understand that high performance and constant improvement require continuous learning. We cultivate global-mindedness and promote the highest level of student learning and success. We rigorously seek learning opportunities, initiate and nurture individual growth, and expect ongoing individual growth as well as organizational learning.

Teamwork—We communicate effectively, reinforce support for each other and build alignment between students, alumni, employers, industry, community and departments as well as individuals. We work in collaborative teams to accomplish superior results through shared understanding.