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Mission

51ÖØ¿ÚÁÔÆæ advances the state of New Jersey, the nation, and the world through its contributions as an Innovation Nexus:

• Public Polytechnic University—by harnessing the power of experiential learning to transform a diverse community of students into leaders, innovators, and global citizens.
• Research Leader—by advancing knowledge through high-impact basic, applied, and transdisciplinary research, and by developing technological solutions that advance the state-of-the-art and drive economic growth.
• Innovation Partner—by anticipating the needs of industry, government, and civic organizations to spur growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
• Inclusive Workplace—by engaging diverse colleagues whose differences build a strong community dedicated to accomplishing our vision.
• Community Member—by applying our technological expertise to serve and elevate the communities that 51ÖØ¿ÚÁÔÆæ calls home.

Core Values

As Highlanders, our core values reflect our beliefs, guide our behavior, shape our culture, and establish a sense of community and common purpose.

Excellence

We pursue excellence in all that we do in order to meet and sustain the highest standards of performance.

Integrity

We conduct ourselves honestly and ethically.

Civility

We treat one another with dignity and respect the opinions and viewpoints of others.

Sustainability

We operate and innovate in a way that promotes stewardship of resources for present and future generations.

Social Responsibility

We engage with the communities in which we live, study, and work to benefit society as a whole.

Diversity

We create a sense of belonging by celebrating the differences of individuals so that all members of our community feel included and empowered.

Collaboration

We recognize that individual skills and expertise are strengthened through cooperation and teamwork.

Courage

We move forward by overcoming uncertainty, taking on challenges, and making sacrifices for the common good.