Our Mission:
Our mission is to prepare lifelong learners for professional fulfillment in the fields of
business and technology through the application of knowledge in a supportive
academic environment.
An Explanation of The New SBT Mission Statement and Student Bill of Rights
Defining Greatness
"Great business schools have endeavored to do more than keep up with the respectable standards of a recent past; they labor to supply the needs of an advancing and exciting world."
-Joseph Wharton, Entrepreneur and founder of the Wharton School of Business
School of Business and Technology Past Mission Statement
To prepare men and women for real-world success through world-class, application-based education in the areas of business, management and technology.
Ten Criteria for Evaluating Mission Statements:
- Clear and understandable to all
- Brief enough to remember
- Specifies what is the purpose of the institution
- Has a primary focus on a single strategic thrust
- Reflects the distinctive competencies of the university
- Broad enough to allow flexibility in implementation
- Serves as a template for planning and decision making
- Reflects the value, beliefs, culture and philosophy of the institution
- Reflects achievable standards
- Worded in such a way that it serves as an energy source and rallying point for the institution
The New SBT Mission Statement
To prepare lifelong learners for professional fulfillment in the fields of business and technology through the application of knowledge in a supportive academic environment.
What the Mission Statement Means
Lifelong Learners
- A level of openness and a commitment to inquisitiveness
- Educating for life
- A source and foundation of skills, knowledge
Professional Fulfillment
- The achievement of career satisfaction and success - as defined by the student
Fields of Business and Technology
- Broadly defined fields encompassing any goal seeking organization
- For profit organization
- Not-for-profit organization
- Government organization
- Non-government organization
Application of Knowledge
- Marrying theory to practice
- Value-added education
- Knowledge translated into action
- Preparation for success at Webster and beyond
- Developing critical and creative thinking
Supportive Academic Environment
- Flexible and accessible
- Small classes, individual attention
- Available resources - library, labs, good facilities
- Open enrollment
- Approachable faculty
- Enable people to succeed who might not succeed elsewhere
- Convenient location and format
- Serve the needs of a diverse community
WSBT Student - Bill of Rights
Every student has a right to:
- Pursue a credible, market-recognized degree
- A well structured curriculum
- A competent and engaged faculty member
- Necessary academic support
- Available and helpful student services
- A supportive and collegial academic environment
