The mission of Hodges University is to offer Associate, Baccalaureate and Graduate degrees as well as other programs which enhance the ability of students to achieve life or career objectives.
To achieve its mission, Hodges University supports the following principles:
- Hodges University is a teaching institution which emphasizes the practical application and advancement of knowledge in career programs.
- Hodges University encourages scholarly activity among its faculty.
- Hodges University primarily focuses on the needs of adult learners.
- Hodges University provides contemporary and experiential delivery systems, including distance learning.
- Hodges University is an educational resource for the Southwest region of Florida by providing programs and services to the community.
- Hodges University encourages cultural diversity.
Hodges University is a private, non-profit, coeducational institution dedicated to the development of students as fully self-actualized persons and to providing education for students of all faiths, ages and life circumstances. Hodges University seeks to foster in its students measurable objective educational outcomes as a result of meeting its mission.
These educational outcomes are:
- Critical Thinking
- Initiative
- Leadership Ability
- Effective Communication
- Research Ability
Hodges University provides a learning environment that promotes an appreciation for:
- Adaptability to Change
- Social Responsibility
- A Global Perspective
- Excellence
- Lifelong Learning
Hodges University bases its educational programs on the following philosophy:
That Hodges University, as an open, creative and community-conscious educational institution, must fulfill its mission in the climate of a changing world. That each student, as a unique person, deserves a program of studies and varied experiences for personal growth without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, disabled veteran status, disability, or age as provided by law and in accordance with the Universities respect for personal dignity.
That Hodges University can best serve its students and the community by providing professional programs associated with business, computer technology, and other related disciplines that afford life and career enrichment.