Leadership and Vision
Common Purpose
We inspire students for a world of accelerating change.
Vision
We aspire to be a pre-eminent and inclusive school of management that:
- Prepares students for professional success, engaged citizenship, and lifelong learning;
- Produces high-impact research that advances business and society.
Mission
Syracuse Whitman’s mission is to develop analytic, globally-minded, innovative and entrepreneurial leaders and professionals through the power of:
- Transformative learning experiences;
- Innovative ideas and high-impact research insights;
- Collaborative networks of lifelong learning and discovery.
We strive to achieve our mission by:
- Leveraging the breadth and richness of Syracuse University’s schools and colleges;
- Focusing on domains that benefit student learning and in which we can excel;
- Engaging with our academic, alumni, and industry partners.
Whitman’s Core Values:
INTEGRITY – We are an ethical community that values transparency, accountability, responsibility, respect and professionalism.
INCLUSION – We strive to be a student-centered community that is supportive of all. We are open-minded. We engage and encourage diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.
COLLABORATION – We believe the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. We value teamwork as the most successful way to reach our goals.
INNOVATION – We are forward-thinking with a global mindset, always exploring new and creative ideas that can bring positive changes to the world.
EXCELLENCE – We persevere, always challenging ourselves and each other to improve in pursuit of outstanding quality in processes and outcomes, leading to overall success.
Strategic Goals:
Syracuse Whitman’s goals are grouped into three categories: Pursuing Excellence, Achieving Relevance and Becoming Exemplary. Learn more about our Roadmap to Whitman's Second Century.