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Vision, Mission, Philosophy, and Objectives

Southwest University is committed to assisting our students toward achieving their academic goals.  

Southwest University’s vision is to be:  

• Recognized for the quality of its academic programs and graduates, and as the university of choice for students who desire to enrich their lives and give back to the community.

Southwest University’s mission is to:  

• Encourage the acquisition of skills
• Enhance professional practices
• Provide quality education through Distance Learning

Southwest University is committed to:  

• Academic excellence
• The educational welfare of its students
• Academic integrity and respect for the individual

Southwest University was founded to provide comprehensive education for working adults through distance learning methods.

Southwest University’s philosophy is to:

• Recognize individuality
• Offer personalized caring service
• Build a personal rapport with each student
• Southwest University believes in the importance of recognizing the accomplishments of students and in prompt communication and feedback.  The University believes it is equally important to encourage students to communicate with administration, faculty, and staff.  

• To provide students with a curriculum that includes theories and practices conducive to the working environment and that meets the objectives appropriate to their degree program.    
  
• To provide distinguished faculty who strive to enrich the lives of students, ensure their success, and increase the contributions they can make to others and society.
  
• To offer students the flexibility to achieve their professional goals and to meet their  educational objectives.
  
• To ensure an educational service equivalent in depth to that offered in the traditional setting.    
  
• To prepare students to demonstrate leadership skills and become more effective within the community.    
  
• To motivate, instill confidence, develop self-esteem, enhance personal growth, and also to foster a wide range of ideas.

           To view our detailed mission statement, refer to our catalog which can be downloaded.