Mission Statement
Valley View University, established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, provides students, faculty, and staff with an environment conducive to balanced development of intellectual, spiritual and psycho-social dimensions of life in harmony with our Christian heritage and African culture.
In a context of liberal arts and professional curricula, the University emphasizes academic scholarship, vocational preparation, and cultural understanding leading to a life of service to God and humanity.
Our Vision
In response to this mission, Valley View University envisions itself as a leader in academic and professional excellence, responsive to the needs of its constituencies as it provides affordable education and a balanced lifestyle for students from diverse backgrounds. The institution will be recognized for its integration of faith and learning, scholarship and service, leadership and servanthood.
Our Core Values
VVU seeks to pass on a passion for excellence, integrity and service.
Excellence - The commitment to exceed average standards and expectations.
Integrity - The quality of living a unified life in which one's convictions are considered and matched with one's actions. Integrity encompasses honesty, authenticity and trustworthiness.
Service - The willingness to serve God and humanity in sacrificial manner.
Our Passion
Passing on a passion for...
- ...excellence,
- ...integrity, and
- ...service
Excellence is…
• The result of caring more than others think is wise;
• Risking more than others think is safe;
• Dreaming more than others think is practical; and,
• Expecting more than others think is possible.
Integrity is…
• Acting consistently not because we want the endorsement of others;
• Discovering and doing what in life is worth doing
• Dedication to the pursuit of moral life; and
• the state of being unimpaired; soundness.
Service is…
• giving the best of one’s self for the better of others.