The Vision of A Clarkson Education was adopted by the University and Board of Trustees on November 1, 1995.  It remains a pivotal guiding piece for our long-range planning and philosophy of education. 

The Clarkson University educational experience is designed to provide talented and ambitious students with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve positions of leadership within their chosen profession. The combination of Clarkson’s strong technologically rich curricula and state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, coupled with an unparalleled commitment to a friendly learning environment and to students’ personal development, uniquely prepares Clarkson graduates to excel in their chosen professions and to lead rewarding and creative lives.

In addition to a mastery of the core knowledge within his or her field, a Clarkson education provides each student with the opportunity to:

•  solve real-world, open-ended problems that require creativity and risk taking, including participation in state-of-the-art research under the direction of distinguished faculty;

•  develop and refine exceptional communication skills with an awareness  of potential cultural differences;

•  work productively within and lead disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams possibly composed of members with diverse interests and backgrounds;

•  obtain outstanding capabilities in utilizing computing and other 21st century technologies;

•  learn through instruction and guidance by nationally recognized faculty who have a commitment to both teaching and research that has made Clarkson a nationally ranked university.

A Clarkson student’s education is greatly enhanced by a personal and friendly learning environment, within a small, residential, nationally recognized University, which:

•  places students at the center of the educational process and where all employees have a commitment to creating an environment that contributes positively to students’ overall educational experience;

 •  draws undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and staff together into a cohesive and stimulating learning community, wherein an atmosphere of scholarship and spirit of research is cultivated;

•  supports the acquisition of knowledge through advanced electronic and information technology and innovative instructional approaches;

 •  provides personal advising and interaction with faculty and staff as well as supportive relationships among students; •  offers many leadership opportunities through co-curricular groups and activities;

• respects, and learns from its community of diverse people, backgrounds and cultures.

Together, these provide a unique educational experience that is directed toward developing the whole person.