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DePaul University, the largest Catholic institution of higher education in the United States, has most recently been known for “happiest students” and achieving success in student body diversity. However, the Central Purposes of the DePaul University Mission Statement include the following:
“DePaul, in common with all universities, is dedicated to teaching, research, and public service. However, in pursuing its own distinctive purposes, among these three fundamental responsibilities this university places highest priority on programs of instruction and learning. All curricula emphasize skills and attitudes that educate students to be lifelong, independent learners. DePaul provides sufficient diversity in curricular offerings, personal advisement, student services, and extracurricular activities to serve students who vary in age, ability, experience, and career interests. Full-time and part-time students are accorded equivalent service and are held to the same academic standards.
In meeting its public service responsibility, the university encourages faculty, staff and students to apply specialized expertise in ways that contribute to the societal, economic, cultural, and ethical quality of life in the metropolitan area and beyond. When appropriate, DePaul develops service partnerships with other institutions and agencies.”
DePaul defines its key identities as Catholic, Vincentian, and urban. It is in these three aspects that the mission of the University is translated into everyday life, especially in service, social justice, and civic engagement initiatives.
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