Accreditation

Pittsburg State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, National Association of Schools of Music, The National League for Nursing, the International Association for Management Education (AACSB) and by the Council on Social Work Education. The baccalaureate programs in construction engineering technology, electronics engineering technology, manufacturing engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology and plastics engineering technology are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and the International Association for Management Education (AACSB). The university is on the list of approved schools published by the American Chemical Society, The Architectural Woodwork Institute and The Foundry Education Foundation. The community agency counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

The university has institutional memberships in the following:

1. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
2. American Association of State Colleges and Universities
3. American Council on Education
4. Association of College and University Auditors
5. Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers
6. Broadcast Music
7. Central Association of Physical Plant Administrators
8. Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
9. Council of Graduate Schools in the United States
10. .College and University Personnel Association
11. Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools
12. MidAmerica Intercollegiate Athletics
13. National Association of College & University Attorneys
14. National/Central Association of College & University Business Officers
15. National Association of Educational Buyers, Inc.
16. National Collegiate Athletic Association
17. North Central Association of Colleges & Schools
18. National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

Mission Statement

Pittsburg State University, a comprehensive regional university, provides undergraduate and graduate programs and services to the citizens of southeast Kansas, but also to others who seek the benefits offered. This is accomplished by the unique combination of academic programs in arts and sciences, business, education and technology. The university is equally committed to fulfilling its statewide mission in technology and economic development by facilitating partnerships with secondary and post secondary educational institutions, businesses and industries.

The university supports an organizational and interpersonal structure which actively encourages individuals to achieve their potential. The university provides programs and services that create opportunities for students and other individuals to develop intellectually, ethically, aesthetically, emotionally, socially and physically. The university provides intellectual leadership and multicultural experiences which contribute to the preservation of the heritage of the region and the enhancement of its inhabitants. Finally, the university recognizes the world as interdependent and, thus, seeks to promote a broad and interactive international perspective.

The university fulfills the traditional academic missions of teaching, scholarship and service. Excellence in teaching is the primary focus of the university. The university recognizes that active scholarship and creativity add vitality to teaching, expand and refine the knowledge base and are instrumental to the professional development of the faculty and staff. Programs of professional and community service promote and strengthen university endeavors.

Vision Statement

Pittsburg State University fosters a value based learning environment, encourages leadership, embraces change and promotes success.

Core Values

1. The dignity and worth of all people.
2. A student and other constituent centered philosophy.
3. The contributions of staff, faculty and administrators.
4. Diversity and cultural sensitivity.
5. Freedom of expression and inquiry.
6. Futuristic thinking through strategic planning, assessment, innovation and managed enrollment growth.
7. Clear policies and procedures, shared governance and collegiality.
8. Excellence in teaching, research and scholarship, and service.
9. A campus community characterized by respect, justice, honesty, integrity and civility.
10. A well maintained, attractive and modern campus environment.
11. The opportunity to provide leadership to the state and nation in an effort to improve the quality of life of its citizens.
12. Continuing support of alumni and friends.
13. The partnerships with the larger community and the people of Kansas.
14. Governmental leadership at local, state and national levels.
15. The highest quality in all that we do.