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Creating an Educational Experience Rooted in Excellence

Academic standards and measures of excellence are hallmarks of our strategy and will remain so as we continue to launch new programs, refine academic delivery and elevate our standing among our peers. Elevating our position as a teaching institution that values excellence and industry experience, JWU will attract and retain well-prepared students who seek diverse and successful academic journeys.

JWU faculty provide academic leadership for the university, embodying the industry and content expertise which they teach. The strength of our exceptional faculty is reflected in the accreditation processes which have been successfully completed and ones which are currently in process. We will continue to expand on the work begun in the Powered by Purpose as we build new strategies.

Strengthening Industry Connection

From our founding, JWU’s connections to the industries that employ our graduates have been central to our unique brand of education. We will continue to contribute active thought leadership to these industries while industry partnerships will remain fully integral to our delivery of educational experiences. These industry linkages will be strengthened by our faculty, staff and students as well as by alumni engagement.

Building a Strong Institutional Foundation

Building upon the significant work achieved to ensure our financial strength, Johnson & Wales will continue to cultivate a strong community of talented leaders and colleagues who are focused on the core mission while also demonstrating entrepreneurial approaches to growth. 

Fostering Culture that Advances our Mission

The foundation of our strength as an institution are the people who contribute to our JWU community. Students are the center. Employees power our legacy. Alumni and donors embody our future. Community members connect us to the world. We will cultivate these communities and build a culture that uplifts our mission.

It is time for Johnson & Wales to be recognized for our contributions to the cultural, economic and civic vitality of many communities in and around our Providence and Charlotte campuses, through JWU Online and beyond. We will become purposeful storytellers sharing the JWU legacy with a broad range of new and old friends, empowering our internal and close friends to be ambassadors.