Utah Valley University has a reputation as an outstanding teaching institution where faculty is encouraged to pursue scholarly and creative activities along with participating in our global engagement initiative. This vision involves students and their ability to pursue graduate or professional degrees. It also emphasizes that students should be leaving our institution with a thorough and rigorous understanding of the scholarship, creative, and research processes. Additionally, we hope to expand the horizons of our students by encouraging awareness of global engagement and study abroad. Our vision also encourages and aids faculty to pursue and excel in scholarly activities, research, and artistic creation including publications, grants, exhibits, and performances.

It is our intent at UVU to provide a vehicle for undergraduate students to engage in meaningful scholarly and creative activities with faculty mentors along with making them aware of the world around them. We plan to provide support to both faculty and students with time, facilities, and instrumentation to accomplish scholarly activities and develop a global awareness.