About Us
Our mission and values
At University of Phoenix, our students are at the heart of all we do. That's why we empower them to pursue their aspirations through accessible, career-focused higher education.
About us
Mission and values
At University of Phoenix, our students are at the heart of all we do. That's why we empower them to pursue their aspirations through accessible, career-focused higher education.
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Our mission
The mission of University of Phoenix is to provide access to higher education opportunities that enable students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their professional goals, improve the performance of their organizations and provide leadership and service to their communities.
Our vision
The vision of University of Phoenix is to be recognized as the most trusted provider of career-relevant higher education for working adults. The University will earn that trust through our:
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Deep understanding of students’ needs
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World-class assessment, analytics and innovation
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Deep understanding of employers’ needs
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Operational excellence
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Deep understanding of students’ needs
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Deep understanding of employers’ needs
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World-class assessment, analytics and innovation
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Operational excellence
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In a new era of growing emphasis on skills in employer hiring practices, we are empowering learners and job seekers with degrees that contain skills employers want.”
John Woods, PhD
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Our core values
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Let’s talk about how we can help you reach your goals.
Our guiding principles
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