Norfolk State University

Associate Member

Location: Norfolk, Virginia

Founded: 1935

ORAU Member since: 2010

Member Councilor: Tony Atwater

Enrollment: 6,964 (fall 2010)

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

Web Site: Norfolk State University