INSTITUTIONAL PHILOSOPHY-VISION – MISSION – CORE VALUES
INSTITUTIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Northwestern University believes that every person is created in the image of God and, hence has the capacity for excellence attained through knowledge, virtue and the democratic principles of freedom, truth, justice and equality.
VISION
Northwestern University envisions itself to be a premiere institution of learning in Asia committed to excellence and ethical formation for global relevance.
MISSION
Northwestern University is dedicated to develop individuals to become highly competent, socially responsible and ethically upright leaders.
CORE VALUES: CHAMPS
C-Commitment to Excellence
At NWU, we strive to achieve excellence through continuous improvement, adherence to institutional policies and best practices, and collaboration with all our stakeholders the highest quality and standards in all our endeavors.
H-Honesty and Integrity
A true Northwesternian foster, encourage and expect honesty, accountability and transparency in pursuit of the highest ethical and professional standards in all that we do. We take responsibility for our performance, and will involve, employees, students and all other stakeholders in our critical decisions that are timely, complete and accurate.
A-Active Involvement
We uphold and ensure that the University Policies, Processes and Processes and Procedures are properly communicated and disseminated to the NWU Community and all stakeholders to fully understand and actively participate in the realization of the Institution’s VMO.
We commit ourselves to fully utilize available resources in creating a work environment conducive to teaching and learning for the holistic development of our students and in accordance with the standards of certifying or regulating bodies here and abroad.
P-Professionalism
We embrace a culture of diversity and respect the beliefs, customs, and traditions of every individual. We honor the unique contributions of all.
S-Selfless service
We uphold not only love for one’s self and family, but also the community where we belong and an active catalyst of change and contributor to nation-building.
QUALITY POLICY
Northwestern University committed to deliver quality education to the full satisfaction of its students and stakeholders. We shall do this by employing highly competent and principled faculty and personnel equipped with adequate educational resources, and maintaining a safe and healthy environment conducive to learning with due consideration and responsiveness to internal and external factors and risks.
The University shall fulfill all statutory and regulatory requirements and shall utilize, review and continuously improve its Quality Management System.
INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY OBJECTIVES
NWU Identity. To develop generations of CHAMPions who espouse the University’s values and ideals, and the spirit of volunteerism in various community advocacies for nation-building.
Leadership and Governance. To realize a proactive, resilient, and systematic leadership and governance while in pursuit of the University’s vision and mission.
Research. To provide quality teaching-learning experiences committed to academic excellence.
Resource Management. To provide a safe and conducive learning and working environment with a robust and advanced integrated infrastructure system which includes information technology capability, financial systems and processes, human resource and communication systems, and physical plant that meet local needs and global standards.
Student Welfare and Services. To heighten our commitment to the delivery of a holistic student welfare and services program that will help realize their full potential.
Research, Innovation and Community Extension. To be an active catalyst of change to industry, government and non-government organizations through the conduct of researches and extension programs responsive to the needs and demands of society.
Internationalization. To promote internationalization and integrate it into the institution’s strategic plans and initiatives to prepare foreign and local students for a productive global engagement.