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Mission, vision, and values

Mission

Our academic programs, research, public service, and creative endeavors enrich lives and create opportunities in Arizona and beyond. We develop solutions to challenges and drive innovation in a supportive, inclusive, and diverse environment.

Vision

NAU leads the way to a better Arizona and a sustainable world through personalized attention to student success and scholarly excellence.

Values

  • Student centered: We place student success at the center of our academic and service planning, policies, and programs.
  • Integrity: We operate with fairness, honesty, and the highest ethical standards.
  • Diversity: We strengthen our community through diversity of cultures, experiences, and perspectives.
  • Service: We partner with our communities, in the spirit of collaboration, to provide services and expertise to support Arizona, the nation, and the world.
  • Discovery: We engage in innovation to create, share, and apply new knowledge, scholarship, and artistry.
  • Excellence: We commit to the highest quality in all endeavors.

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Office of the President
Location
Room 200 Building 51
Babbitt Administrative Center
1900 S. Knoles Dr.
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 4092
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Email
president@nau.edu
Phone
(928) 523-3232
Fax
(928) 523-1848
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