Our Mission and Values

Vision

To be a preeminent public polytechnic research university with local and global impact.

Mission

NJIT 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 NJIT calls home.

Core Values

Our core values reflect our beliefs, guide our behavior, shape our culture, and in so doing establish a sense of community, common purpose, and student focus.

Excellence
We innovate in the pursuit of excellence in all that we do and continue to improve in order to meet and sustain the highest standards of performance.

Integrity
We are honest and ethical in all we do, keep our promises, and acknowledge our mistakes.

Civility
We treat each other with respect and with dignity.

Sustainability
We develop responsibly and respect the needs of future generations.

Social Responsibility
We pride ourselves on engagement and partnerships to enhance the communities in which we live.

Diversity
We celebrate the inclusiveness of our university community and are sensitive to cultural and personal differences. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form.

Communication
We strive to share information and understand each other’s perspectives.