Student success at Lincoln University is defined as supporting students to perform well academically; develop holistically (mind, body, and spirit); and successfully advance to graduate school, service or employment. Graduates will leave Lincoln University with the knowledge, attitudes, and competencies needed to be competitive in a global economy and to have a positive impact on their families, their communities, the nation, and the world. HBCUs have a track record of demonstrating that students from all backgrounds can achieve at high levels. Lincoln University will continue its tradition of accepting students of promise and empowering them to achieve their full potential. High academic and social standards, along with outstanding student support, produce student success.
Lincoln University builds upon a glorious past and advances the legacy to "educate for freedom" as envisioned by Horace Mann Bond, the University’s eighth president, in a way that works for the 21st century. The University’s academic and co-curricular programs and services are exceptionally well suited for the students it serves. By focusing on a liberal arts approach featuring high impact practices, investing in areas of strength in the sciences, and investing in faculty growth and development, Lincoln University graduate students who continuously build our reputation. Moreover, Lincoln’s business processes are characterized by operational excellence. The administrative systems, policies, procedures and communication channels work effectively to achieve the mission and vision.
Through a myriad of strategic partnerships, Lincoln works with local, regional, national and international partners to develop property, conduct research, solve community problems and contribute to the cultural life of the community. The University’s focus on active and collaborative learning using high impact practices is supported by developing partnerships with industry, entrepreneurs, schools, governments, and the non-profit sector. The goal: to create opportunities for students to apply what they are learning in the classroom while experiencing the world. Strategic partnerships like public-private partnerships are helping the University diversify its revenue streams while also providing both educational opportunities for students and products or services for the University and the local community. Strategic partnerships internally between divisions and departments, faculty and staff ease the flow of communication within the University and support a work environment that is collaborative, efficient, and effective.
Lincoln University aligns resources with its highest priorities. Strategic spending ensures that every dollar spent supports student success. Organizational structure, policies, procedures, and decision-making processes converge to allocate people, money, and infrastructure toward projects and initiatives that support the vision. The University is a model of stewardship. Lincoln is prudent in its use of every dollar and opportunity provided by the state, alumni, friends and partners. New and reallocated resources support initiatives that enhance the educational experiences of all students. Lincoln constantly identifies business opportunities that generate new dollars for investment.
Lincoln University’s reputation is based upon the quality of its graduates and its history and legacy as an HBCU. Its liberal arts focus promotes social responsibility and global engagement. The University excels not only at producing well-prepared graduates but also at telling its own story. It educates and informs major stakeholders about its accomplishments and successes, which generates goodwill and additional resources to support its vision. Every member of the Lincoln University community understands the vision and mission and tells the story from his or her perspective. The messages that are disseminated are consistent with the University brand and support building its reputation. Telling the Lincoln story builds pride and motivates everyone to do more to achieve results.
