Why Select

The mission of Johnson & Wales University is to empower its diverse student body to succeed in today's dynamic world by integrating general education, professional skills, and career-focused education. To this end, the University employs its faculty, services, curricula, and facilities to equip students with the conceptual and practical tools required to become contributing members of society and to achieve success in employment fields with high growth potential.

Purposes of the University

Johnson & Wales University supports the following purposes in accordance with the mission:

• To monitor the external and internal environment of the University through regular and effective planning and assessment

• To develop and assess sound programs and curricula that allow students to attain proficiencies in general education and professional disciplines

• To evaluate and assess regularly the rigor of all academic programs

• To recruit and admit students with potential from varied backgrounds and to give them every opportunity to excel in their academic and professional lives

• To provide an experiential education approach throughout the curriculum, by integrating practicums, internships, externships, co-op opportunities, international experiences, directed work projects, and community service activities

• To assure that curricula, activities and services reflect the cultural diversity of the institution

• To plan for and provide facilities and resources that meet the needs of students, faculty and staff

• To manage all departments effectively, efficiently and professionally

• To hold each academic, administrative and support department individually and collectively accountable for the achievement of the mission

• To provide students with educational and experiential opportunities to contribute to the community through service learning