Vision, Mission & Goals

VISION

To be one of the world’s largest and the most innovative online higher education platforms, known for providing impactful education experiences and for driving prosperity for the global communities we serve.


MISSION

The mission of 'University Road' is to educate the world, to build a sustainable new model for higher education and to provide affordable education for everybody so that no one will be left behind because of financial reasons.


GOALS


To provide the opportunity for higher education to students from diverse backgrounds by:
  • Utilizing the internet to provide distance education
  • Offering programs at minimal costs
  • Providing a wide range of financial assistance options
  • Promoting the University’s programs in underserved regions of the world
To offer quality programs that:
  • Maintain high academic standards
  • Include core components to foster critical thinking, communication, and commitment to lifelong learning
  • Focus on competencies and skills required for success in the global economy
  • Are continually assessed and improved through regular outcome assessment and external reviews
  • Promote a culture of shared learning through collaboration, interaction, and peer-to-peer teaching and assessment
  • Are designed around open educational resources (OER)
To provide students with services that contribute to the achievement of the desired learning outcomes by:
  • Engaging in a constant process of continual improvement
  • Utilizing technology and automation to improve service and accuracy
To assist students in developing, evaluating, and implementing employment decisions and plans by:
  • Helping students develop self-knowledge related to career choice and work preferences
  • Providing educational and occupational information to guide students’ career and educational planning and to develop their understanding of the world of work
  • Linking students with alumni, employers, and professional organizations that can provide opportunities to integrate academic learning with the work environment and explore future career possibilities
To ensure institutional and financial stability and growth through:
  • Utilization of volunteers for leadership, academic and administrative work
  • Maintenance of highly efficient processes
  • Development of a community of supporters

VALUES

Opportunity

UR beliefs that education is a fundamental right for all qualified applicants (not just for a privileged few) and should be at a minimal cost. UR's platform is opening the gates of higher education to all competent students by offering them distance education opportunities and also by making these opportunities affordable.

Community

UR is creating a global community by making its academic programs, educational services, and employment opportunities available to qualified individuals from all over the world. It is providing learning opportunities that engage students and university faculties from diverse backgrounds.

Integrity

UR grounds its institutional culture in candour, transparency, and best professional practices; and expects all students, faculties, staff, and administrators to uphold the highest standards of personal integrity, honesty, and responsibility. UR expects its students to take responsibility for their education to pursue their studies diligently, which will ultimately serve the purpose.

Quality

UR provides a high-quality, online education suitable in scope and depth to the challenges of the 21st century. UR assesses and evaluates all aspects of its academic model on an ongoing basis.