Mission:

Lesley University is committed to active learning, scholarly research, critical inquiry, and diverse forms of artistic practice through close mentoring relationships among students, faculty, and practitioners in the field. Lesley prepares graduates with the knowledge, skill, understanding, and ethical judgment to be catalysts who shape a more just, humane, and sustainable world.

Core Values:

Democracy

The fundamental purpose of education in a democratic society is to provide opportunities for all to participate in the cultural, political, and economic life of the nation and the world. At Lesley, these democratic ideals are reflected in an academic environment that encourages scholarship, freedom of expression, and an open exchange of ideas.

Inquiry

Lesley University is devoted to academic excellence through active, transformative teaching and learning, artistic creativity, critical inquiry, and individual development across the lifespan. We create and deliver innovative interdisciplinary programs, while valuing high-quality instruction, research and scholarship, advocacy, and outreach to local and global communities.

Equity

We value and respect all individuals and their communities for their unique backgrounds and capacities. Lesley learning communities educate students to pursue educational, social, scientific, and artistic endeavors to meet the needs of diverse populations and underscore the importance of social justice.

Community

Learning is a collective endeavor that involves students, educators, families, and communities. We believe in the power of individuals, working collaboratively and with integrity, to bring about constructive change in local, national, global, and ecological communities.