Vision
Penn State Altoona is committed to being a distinguished baccalaureate institution within the contextual framework of The Pennsylvania State University. Our vision combines the rich educational tradition of a liberal arts college with the challenges and opportunities found at a modern university. We strive to create a vibrant learning environment through our teaching excellence, research accomplishments, and civic, social, and cultural contributions in order to empower students to reach their full potential.
For all of our constituents, we will serve as a source of intellectual and developmental exchange on three levels:
- Individual Empowerment
- Economic Development
- Cultural Enrichment
Mission
Penn State Altoona's mission is to engage our students, the local community, and the Commonwealth in the application and dissemination of knowledge through our teaching, research, and outreach programs supported by a diverse and intellectually sustaining environment.
Core values
- Learning
- Innovation
- Student-Centered Development
- Citizenship
- Community
Strategic Goals
- Goal 1 - Cultivate academic excellence.
- Goal 2 - Recruit and retain a diverse, highly qualified student body.
- Goal 3 - Create an out-of-class environment that fosters personal and professional growth, academic acheivement, and life-long learning.
- Goal 4 - Develop the resources of the College to expand academic programming, student support services, and the physical plant.
- Goal 5 - Expand outreach services to the community.
