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GENERAL INFORMATION
HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY
Norfolk State College was founded in 1935. The
College, brought to life in the midst of the Great Depression, provided a
setting in which the youth of the region could give expressions to their hopes
and aspirations. At this founding, it was named the Norfolk Unit of Virginia
Union University. In 1942, the College became the independent Norfolk
Polytechnic College, and two years later an Act of the Virginia Legislature
mandated that it become a part of Virginia State College.
The College was able to pursue an expanded mission
with even greater emphasis in 1956 when another Act of the Legislature enabled
the institution to offer its first Bachelor's degree. The College was separated
from Virginia State College and became fully independent in 1969. Subsequent
legislative acts designated the institution as a university and authorized the
granting of graduate degrees. In 1979, university status was attained.
Today, the University is proud to be one of the
largest predominantly black institutions in the nation. Furthermore, it is
committed to pursuing its vital role of serving the people of the Hampton Roads
area.
Norfolk State University is a public, urban,
comprehensive University offering programs at the undergraduate and graduate
levels. Founded in 1935, Norfolk State University adheres to the traditional
purpose of the Historically Black University and espouses the tradition of
service to its students, its alumni, the academy, the Commonwealth of Virginia,
the nation, and the world.
MISSION STATEMENT
Norfolk State University’s Mission is to provide an
affordable, high-quality education for an ethnically and culturally diverse
student population, equipping them with the capability to become productive
citizens who continuously contribute to a global and rapidly changing society.
Strategic imperatives:
- Enhance students’ success by providing high-quality academic instruction
and support to ensure an improved graduation rate;
- Develop an efficient
management structure to increase organizational efficiency and improve
performance across all areas;
- Increase total funding by identifying
multiple funding sources and new initiatives to form a solid fiscal
foundation and to provide ongoing services for NSU’s constituents.
Core assets:
- Talented student body
- Public support
- Motivated faculty and staff
- Tradition of service
INSTITUTIONAL GOALS
Institutional goals are derived directly from the mission statement and
represent the direction the University intends to pursue over the decade.
- The
University shall continue to define those areas in which it can make the most
effective contributions to the total educational enterprise of the community,
state, nation, and the world.
- The University shall continue to utilize its
assembled expertise in research and public service to develop programs
specifically related to urban needs.
- The University shall continue to develop
its management capability in order to provide adequate, efficient, and timely
services to its constituents.
- The University shall continue to maintain an
environment which encourages its graduates to assume leadership roles in the
community, state, nation, and world
Norfolk State University Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity Policy
It is the policy of Norfolk State University to provide equal educational
opportunity and equal employment without regard to race, color, national origin,
political affiliation, religion, sex, age, or disability. Any employee or
student who feels discriminated against should be referred to the Director of
Affirmative Action.
Student Right-To-Know Act
Disclosure Information pertaining to this Act is available in the Office of
the Registrar and the Office of Institutional Research.
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