Statement of Mission

Because the student is the most important member of the SUNY Delhi community, the college is committed to student success through academic achievement, civic engagement and experiential learning. 

Institutional Goals

Awarding associate and baccalaureate degrees, Delhi combines strengths in technology with dynamic curricula in arts, sciences, and selected professions. A vibrant and diverse campus community provides an environment where living and learning flourish. Online and off-site programs provide unprecedented educational opportunities.

To this end Delhi's faculty and staff strive to:

• Engage Students for Success by
  • creating a student-centered campus community in which all individuals are valued and diversity is embraced;
  • providing opportunities in classrooms, residence halls, and campus activities for students to realize their personal, intellectual and professional goals
• Achieve Academic Excellence by 
  • emphasizing hands-on, experiential, and applied teaching and learning in small classes;
  • defining rigorous academic and professional standards of learning and assessing the extent to which programs and students meet or exceed these standards;
  • supporting scholarship and intellectual creativity.
• Sustain Educational Innovation by
  • supporting scholarly and creative activities and engaging in continuous professional development;
  • delivering programs that overcome geographic barriers and provide students maximum flexibility in pursuing their degrees, through technology and inter-campus collaboration.
• Build Strategic Partnerships by
  • encouraging the development and expansion of internships and service learning opportunities;
  • assisting with local and state economic development efforts by forging stronger extensive ties with the private and non-profit sectors
• Promote Environmental Stewardship by
  • reducing the campus carbon footprint by applying alternative energy options wherever practical;
  • teaching and promoting sustainable practices across the campus community
• Accomplish Service Excellence and Operational Efficiencies by
  • continuously improving the quality of academic, administrative and support services through a focus on student needs and the application of technology;
  • ensuring Delhi’s stature as a student-centered college in which all individuals are respected, valued and encouraged to excel.

Organizational Values

SUNY Delhi is a student-centered community that values academic achievement, diversity, integrity and service. The Delhi experience is defined by the campus community’s commitment to creating opportunities for student success.  

9/20/2011